Stuffed Calamari
Tender calamari tubes filled with a simple herbed breadcrumb mixture, simmered in a rich tomato sauce with asparagus. A quick and impressive weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 25g
Ingredients
- 8 whole calamari tubes
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, mix 1 cup breadcrumbs with 1 minced garlic clove and 1 tbsp olive oil until crumbly. Stuff the mixture into 8 calamari tubes, filling each about three-quarters full.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the stuffed calamari and cook until lightly golden on all sides, about 3 minutes per side.
- 3
Pour 2 cups tomato sauce over the calamari and add 1 bunch asparagus (trimmed). Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook until calamari are tender and sauce is thickened, about 10 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the remaining 1 minced garlic clove and simmer uncovered for 2 more minutes until fragrant. Serve hot with extra sauce spooned over.
Tools you’ll need
- Large skillet
- Mixing bowl
- Knife
- Cutting board
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