Stuffed Braised Calamari Recipe By Laura Vitale Laura In The Kitchen Episode 80
Instructions
1) In a large bowl, mix together all of the filling ingredients and set aside.
2) Using a teaspoon fill each squid with the filling, going about of the way full. Secure with a toothpick and set aside.
3) Preheat a large non stick skillet with high sides over medium high heat. Sautee the garlic in the olive oil until golden and fragrant. Add the hot pepper flakes and cook for a few more seconds. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato puree and the wine. Bring to a boil and add the stuffed squid to the sauce. Reduce the heat to low and partially cover with a lid.
4) Cook for 45 minutes, stirring once in a wile and turning the calamari over to insure even cooking. Season with salt and pepper to taste and turn the heat off. Add a few fresh basil leaves and enjoy!
This sauce is out of this world!! In my family we eat this dish in a couple different ways. We either eat the sauce over linguini or we take crusty Italian bread and put it in the bottom of the bowl and scoop the sauce right on top. OMG it is to die for!!!!!! The stuffed calamari is so perfect and flavorful that you really wont believe you made it and it was so easy. This dish has a very rich feeling to it, you find this dish in some of the best restaurants in Italy. But now you can make it in the comfort of your own home. I cant wait to make this for my Christmas eve dinner!
