Squid with Swiss Chard

Serves 4

A spicy main course that’s popular in Tuscany

ingredients

5 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 1/2 pounds cleaned squid, bodies cut into rings, tentacles left whole
2 1/4 cups dry red wine
1 1/2 bunches Swiss chard, chopped

directions

Heat olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and dried pepper and saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add squid and wine. Bring to simmer. Cover squid mixture and reduce heat to medium-low; cook until squid is almost tender, about 35 minutes. Add chard. Cook uncovered until chard wilts and almost all liquid evaporates, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.