Stuffed squid with linguine

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsOlive oil -- divided
3cupsFresh breadcrumbs
1tablespoonMinced fresh parsley
¼teaspoonSalt
teaspoonPepper
3Cloves garlic -- minced
2tablespoonsFresh lemon juice
1poundsCleaned squid -- (24 squid)
½cupDiced onion
3Garlic cloves -- crushed
tablespoonMinced fresh basil
1teaspoonSugar
teaspoonSalt
teaspoonPepper
35ouncesWh plum tomatoes --
Undrained; chopped
12ouncesLinguine -- (6 cups cooked)

Directions

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs, and cook 4 minutes or until golden brown, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in parsley, salt, pepper, and minced garlic.

Drizzle the lemon juice over breadcrumb mixture, tossing until moistened. Spoon 1 tablespoon breadcrumb mixture into each squid.

Secure open ends of squid with wooden picks; set aside.

Heat the remaining oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and crushed garlic; saute 2 minutes. Add basil, sugar, salt, pepper, and tomatoes, and simmer 10 minutes. Add stuffed squid, and simmer 15 minutes. Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1 cup pasta, ½ cup sauce, and 4 stuffed squid).

Recipe By : Cooking Light, May 1995, page 76 From: Date: