Baked Stuffed Calamari Recipe

Name: Baked Stuffed Calamari
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 800 g whole cleaned calamari; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 50 g pancetta, cut into sticks; 1 onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 100 g spinach, roughly torn; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; 1 cup breadcrumbs, homemade; 2 egg whites, beaten; Sauce; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 260 g peeled tomatoes; 1/3 cup tomato paste; 1/3 cup wine; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon basil

Servings: persons

800 g whole cleaned calamari
2 tablespoons olive oil
50 g pancetta, cut into sticks
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
100 g spinach, roughly torn
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 cup breadcrumbs, homemade
2 egg whites, beaten
Sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
260 g peeled tomatoes
1/3 cup tomato paste
1/3 cup wine
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon basil

1
Fry pancetta in olive oil for 2 minutes until golden brown. Add onion and garlic, stir and saute for 2 minutes.
2
Add spinach, stir and simmer for 1-2 minutes until wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in bread crumbs and egg whites, combine. Set aside to cool.
3
Fill each calamari with the mixture, place in an ovenproof dish whose bottom is covered with half of the tomato sauce. Add the tentacles.
4
Cover calamari with the remaining sauce and bake in the oven for 20 minutes at 200u00b0C.
5
Serve with cooked basmati rice and a green salad.
6
Sauce:
7
Saute onion and garlic briefly in olive oil. Add whole tomatoes and tomato paste, stir. Crush peeled tomatoes with a wooden spoon.
8
Stir in wine and dry basil, season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then remove from flame.

520

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 800 g whole cleaned calamari, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 50 g pancetta, cut into sticks, 1 onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Baked Stuffed Calamari falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Baked Stuffed Calamari

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Variations & substitutions

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