Maloreddus with Squid, Tomato Sauce, and Lemon

Name: Maloreddus with Squid, Tomato Sauce, and Lemon
Yield: serves 4
Ingredients: 8 ounces dried maloreddus; 1 lemon; 2 cups Basic Tomato Sauce (page 216); 1 pound fresh squid, cleaned and sliced into ribbons; 1 cup pitted, chopped Taggiasca olives; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

December 14, 2011

Maloreddus are delicate, saffron-infused pasta with a lovely golden hue and a hint of warmth from the saffron. They are especially good paired with fish or seafood, and lend themselves well to sweet and sour combinations, like this dish featuring a light, fresh tomato sauce accented with lemon and briny olives. You can find maloreddus in Italian specialty stores or through online sources.

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