Florentine Stewed Calamari With Swiss Chard Recipe

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a 6 qt heavy pot over med heat until it shimmers.
2. Cook garlic with red pepper flakes, stirring until pale golden, about 1 minute.
3. Add onion, celery, carrots and 1/2 tsp salt.
4. Cook stirring occasionally until veggies are tender, about 6 minutes.
5. Add tomatoes (with their juice), water, wine and squid.
6. Simmer uncovered 10 minutes.
7. Stir in chard and briskly simmer, covered, until squid are tender, about 1 hour.
8. Adjust seasonings.
9. Serve with Crusty Italian bread.