Stuffed Calamari with Peas, Sundried Tomatoes and Chilies
- 8 lg. calamari
- 4 tbsp. virgin olive oil
- 3/4 cup fresh peas, blanched and refreshed
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes, soaked 1/2 hour in warm water
- 1-1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup finely chopped Italian parsley
- 1-1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup basic tomato sauce
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- Clean the calamari.
- Remove the tentacles, finely chop them and set aside.
- Remove insides, being careful not to cut the stomach.
- In a 12- to 14-inch saute pan, heat oil until smoking.
- Add calamari tentacle pieces and cook until opaque.
- Add peas, garlic and sundried tomatoes and stir through, about 1 minute.
- Add bread crumbs and stir to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper and add parsley.
- Allow mixture to cool.
- Stuff bread mixture into each calamari until full and place in a 12x8-inch earthenware dish (just large enough to hold calamari and sauce).
- Add wine and tomato sauce and stir to settle.
- Place in oven and bake 35 minutes.
- Remove and serve.
calamari, virgin olive oil, fresh peas, garlic, sundried tomatoes, fresh breadcrumbs, salt, freshly ground black pepper, italian parsley, white wine, tomato sauce
Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/5525 (may not work)