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Baked Italian Stuffed Calamari

Baked Italian Stuffed Calamari for Family Night Delights

Baked Italian Stuffed Calamari is a gourmet, comforting dish filled with savory sausage and herbs, perfect for family gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Squid
  • 10-15 medium to large Whole Squid Use squid tubes and tentacles if preferred.
For the Filling
  • 8 ounces Ground Sweet Italian Sausage For a meat-free option, swap it with ground turkey or a vegetarian sausage.
  • 2 tablespoons Minced Fresh Garlic Fresh garlic delivers the best flavor, but you can substitute with garlic powder.
  • 1 pinch Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Omit if you prefer a milder flavor.
  • ¼ cup Plain Breadcrumbs Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free alternative.
  • ¼ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Omit for a dairy-free version or use nutritional yeast.
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Parsley Plus extra for garnish.
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Used for searing the calamari.
For the Sauce
  • 3 cups Italian Gravy or Marinara Enhances moisture and flavor.

Equipment

  • oven-safe skillet
  • food processor

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the squid by cleaning under cold water, removing innards and the beak. Separate into tubes and tentacles, dicing tentacles into small pieces. Pat squid tubes dry.
  2. Cook the sausage in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium heat until browned for about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes for another minute.
  3. Combine the cooked sausage mixture in a food processor with diced tentacles, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until well combined.
  4. Stuff each squid tube with the filling, leaving a small space at the end to prevent spilling. Pinch the open ends to seal.
  5. Sear the stuffed calamari in the same skillet with olive oil for 1-2 minutes on each side until lightly browned.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour sauce over the calamari and bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes until bubbling.
  7. Garnish with extra parsley and serve hot, accompanied by pasta or salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure each calamari tube is sealed properly to prevent filling from spilling out during cooking. Resting before serving can enhance flavors.

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