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Stuffed Calamari |
Recipe contributed by Maryann Nicola |
Ingredients |
- 2 pounds of calamari tubes (cleaned)
- 2 cans of crushed tomatoes (28 oz. Cans)
- 2 cloves of garlic (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon of sugar
- 1 can (28 oz.) of water (use the crushed tomatoes can to measure)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 pound of grated cheese of your choice
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons of accent
Stuffing Ingredients
- 1/2 loaf of bread
- 2 teaspoons parsley
- 1/4 cup of grated cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil (enough to moisten mixture)
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder (or 1 clove of fresh garlic)
Optional Ingredients
- 1 egg
- Clams, lobster or fish of your choice chopped can be added to the stuffing
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Preparation |
In a large pot, sauté garlic in heated oil. Add crushed tomatoes and season these tomatoes with all the other ingredients (excluding the stuffing ingredients). Add water a little at a time till the sauce thickens to your liking. Wash calamari tubes thoroughly and drain well. Take the stuffing ingredients and mix well until it is of a nice consistency. Stuff each tube halfway full. Use toothpicks at the opening of each filled tube. Add these tubes to the tomato sauce and cook about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Serves 4-6. |
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