Calamari in a Creamy White Wine Sauce

This dish looks like you slaved over it and has such a rich taste that you don't need any sides. It is a creamy spicy calamari in white wine sauce over pasta. Dinner for two but easily doubled. Serve with the rest of the wine!

Ingredients :

1. ½ pound linguine pasta
2. 2 tablespoons olive oil
3. 3 cloves garlic, crushed
4. 8 ounces squid, cleaned and cut into rings and tentacles
5. ¾ cup white wine
6. 3 cherry peppers, thinly sliced
7. 2 tablespoons cornstarch
8. 1 cup cream
9. crushed red pepper flakes to taste
10. salt and pepper to taste
11. ½ cup shredded fresh basil
12. ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions :

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add crushed garlic, and cook for a few seconds until it turns golden brown. Stir in the squid, and cook until it turns white. Pour in white wine and cherry pepper slices; bring to a simmer, and cook until the wine is reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
3. Stir cornstarch into the cream, and add to the simmering calamari. Season with red pepper flakes, basil, salt, and pepper; stir until thickened. To serve, toss pasta with sauce, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.