Stuffed Calamari With Peas, Sundried Tomatoes And Chilies

Stuffed Calamari With Peas, Sundried Tomatoes And Chilies

Course :	Italian
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	4

Ingredients:

8	large	calamari -- whole - (abt 1/2 lb)
4	tablespoons	virgin olive oil
1	pound	fresh peas -- shelled to yield 3/4 cup -- blanched and refreshed
2	cloves	garlic -- thinly sliced
1/2	cup	sundried tomatoes -- soaked 1/2 hour in warm water
1 1/2	cups	fresh breadcrumbs
1	teaspoon	salt -- to taste
1	teaspoon	freshly-ground black pepper -- to taste
1/4	cup	finely-chopped Italian parsley
1 1/2	cups	dry white wine
1	cup	basic tomato sauce

Preparation:

* Note: See the "Basic Tomato Sauce" recipe which is included in this collection. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 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 sauté 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 12- by 8-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. Source: MOLTO MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # MB-1D13)