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Calamari Imbottiti

ItalianSeafoodIntermediate55 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 8 small whole squid, cleaned (heads and tentacles removed)
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 tbsp raisins
  • 1 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp fresh parsley, minced
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg, well beaten
  • 1 can whole tomatoes (28 oz can)
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Ensure squid are thoroughly cleaned—remove eyes, outside skin, and intestines. Wash well and drain.

  2. 2

    Make the stuffing: combine onion, raisins, breadcrumbs, parsley, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and beaten egg. Mix well.

  3. 3

    Fill each squid cavity with the stuffing, then sew closed or fasten with toothpicks.

  4. 4

    Make the sauce: brown the garlic clove in olive oil in a saucepan. Mash the tomatoes with a fork and add them to the garlic oil. Simmer for 10 minutes.

  5. 5

    Place stuffed squid in a baking dish and pour the tomato sauce over them. Bake at 400°F for 35 minutes, or until the squid are tender.

  6. 6

    Serve whole with the sauce spooned over the top.