Squid Stew

3-4 lbs squid (cleaned)
1 cup of fresh parsley or mint
5-6 canned whole plum tomatoes, chopped and seeded
2-3 cloves of garlic, chopped
1 tsp red chili pepper
3-4 vinegar peppers, sliced
2-3 tbsp olive oil
2 cans of tomato puree, crushed tomatoes etc
1/2 celery stalk, chopped (optional)
3-4 potatoes, chopped into 1/4 in cubes

Cut squid with scissors or a knife (into rings) into a medium saucepan.
Saute over medium heat so that the excess water is drawn out of the squid (1 minute), drain and set aside
In a large stock pot, add the chopped garlic, herbs, plum tomatoes, celery, potatoes, peppers adn olive oil. Simmer over medium heat until the potatoes become soft.
Add can of tomato puree and a dash of chili pepper. Cook for 15 - 20 mins. This will actually be better if you have the time to let it simmer for 1 hour or 1 hour and 30 minutes, before you add the squid.
Add squid to sauce adn cook for 8-10 minutes.

This can also be a sauce for past, add more tomato puree and omit vegetables.