Calamari & Macaroni Pasta

Ingredients

Calamari / Squid - 2 medium size
Macaroni - 2 tea cup
Onion - 2 large, thinly sliced
Garlic - 4 cloves, roughly chopped
Tomato - 1
Salt and Pepper - to taste
Milk - 1 cup
Grated Cheese - 2 tbsp (optional)

Method

Clean the squid and cut it into strips. Shallow fry them for about a minute and set aside.

Meanwhile boil adequate water with salt and then add the macaroni. Cook for about 6 minutes or as per directions for use. It should be just cooked, please do not overcook. Drain the water.

Heat a pan at medium flame. Add the onion and garlic. Saute till translucent, and then add tomato and the excess oil from the sauteed squid. Add pepper and then add the cooked macaroni.  Add milk and cheese. Stir well and check for salt. Add the shallow fried squid. Once the liquid is fully absorbed turn off heat. Garnish with basil or coriander or parsley leaves and serve.