Stuffed Calamari Recipe

Name: Stuffed Calamari
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 8 large squid; 1 pound Ricotta cheese; 1 egg; 1/4 cup grated Pecorino cheese; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley; Salt and pepper, to taste; 8 toothpicks; 1/4 cup flour; 3/4 cup olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup white wine; 2 (28-ounce) cans imported San Marzano tomatoes; Pinch oregano

Servings: persons

8 large squid
1 pound Ricotta cheese
1 egg
1/4 cup grated Pecorino cheese
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Salt and pepper, to taste
8 toothpicks
1/4 cup flour
3/4 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup white wine
2 (28-ounce) cans imported San Marzano tomatoes
Pinch oregano

1
Clean squid.
2
Remove tentacles and fins.
3
Boil tentacles and fins for 15 minutes.
4
Drain and cool.
5
Chop finely.
6
In mixing bowl, combine ricotta, egg, cheese, parsley, chopped tentacles and fins, salt and pepper.
7
Stuff squid with cheese mixture.
8
Close each end with a toothpick.
9
After stuffed, dredge in flour.
10
Heat the oil in large pan and saute squid until brown on all sides.
11
Remove from pan.
12
Drain oil from pan.
13
Add garlic and white wine.
14
Bring to a boil, turn heat down to a simmer and reduce to half.
15
Add tomatoes, salt pepper, and oregano.
16
Bring to a boil and cook 10 minutes.
17
In roasting pan, place squid and pour over tomatoes.
18
Cover pan with foil, bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 20 minutes.
19
Remove from the oven and serve.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 large squid, 1 pound Ricotta cheese, 1 egg, 1/4 cup grated Pecorino cheese, and more.

Yes, 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.

Stuffed Calamari

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