Squid, Potato And Olive Stew

• 1 pound cleaned squid, both tubes and tentacles
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 medium onions, peeled and diced
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 6 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• 1/2 cup clam juice
• 1 can (32 ounces) peeled San Marzano tomatoes
• 1 1/4 pounds Idaho/russet potatoes (about 2 medium)
• 1/2 cup mixed pitted olives, rinsed, drained, dried and halved
• 6 ounces baby spinach

1. Place squid on paper towel; top with second paper towel. Repeat until dry (this usually takes two to three changes). Using sharp knife, cut tubes into 1/2-inch rings and halve large tentacles. Dry again (it's really important to dry the pieces well so that once they are in the pan, they sear instead of steam). Set aside.
2. In a large saucepot, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onions, red pepper flakes and oregano; season with kosher salt. Cook 10 minutes, or until onions have softened and are just starting to color, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and cook 2 minutes, or until softened, stirring constantly. Transfer onions and garlic to bowl.
3. In same saucepot, add remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Increase heat to high. Add squid; season with kosher salt. Cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Return onions and garlic to saucepot. Add red wine and clam juice. Bring to a boil and let cook 1 minute, scraping bottom of pot. Using clean hands, break tomatoes up into pot. Add 1/2 cup liquid from canned tomatoes to pot. Stir to combine; return to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, peel potatoes; cut into 3/4" cubes, holding in water, if necessary to prevent browning. Add potatoes to stew; make sure mixture returns to a bubble. Cover pot and simmer 35 minutes more, or until potatoes and squid are tender. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add spinach and olives to stew, stir until spinach has just wilted and the olives are warmed through.

tentacles, olive oil, onions, red pepper, oregano, garlic, red wine, clam juice, tomatoes, potatoes, mixed pitted olives, baby spinach

Taken from food52.com/recipes/958-squid-potato-and-olive-stew (may not work)