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1. Cook pasta in plenty of boiling, salted water for 10 minutes or according to packet instructions, until just tender to the bite. Drain well and toss with basil pesto.
2. At the same time, dry defrosted calamari on paper towels. Place in a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and toss well to coat.
3. Heat a little oil in a frying pan and pan-fry calamari for 1 minute on each side until browned and cooked through. Remove calamari to one side.
4. Add a little more oil to the pan and fry courgettes over a high heat to brown all over. Combine pesto-coated pasta with calamari and courgettes.
5. Season with salt and pepper and toss well. Serve garnished with basil leaves.

Tip: Alternatively, for a slightly smoky flavour, you can cook the calamari and courgettes on the barbecue.