Calamari with Tomatoes, Caper Berries, and Basil

Ingredients

Serves 4 to 6

  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling (optional)
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced, plus 1 whole garlic clove
  • 2 shallots, minced
  • 1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled plum tomatoes with juice, crushed
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 small dried red chile, such as chile de árbol, crumbled
  • 8 fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
  • 2 strips (each 3 inches) orange zest
  • Coarse salt
  • 1 1/2 pounds small calamari (bodies and tentacles), rinsed and dried
  • 1/2 cup large caper berries
  • 6 slices rustic bread, such as pugliese or ciabatta

Description

This Slightly Spicy Sauce Is Referred To As All\'acqua Pazza In Italian, Which Means 'crazy Water.'

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