Squid Stuffed With Ricotta And Spinach

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Servings: 4 servings Difficulty: Advanced
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Tender squid stuffed with a creamy ricotta and spinach filling, baked in a savory tomato and wine sauce.
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Squid Stuffed With Ricotta And Spinach

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 servings Calories: 350

Description

This elegant yet homey dish features tender squid bodies stuffed with a rich mixture of ricotta cheese, fresh spinach, and herbs. The filling is bound with egg and parsley, creating a creamy contrast to the firm texture of the cooked squid. Baked in a bath of dry white wine and Italian tomatoes, the flavors meld together into a savory, aromatic sauce that coats the seafood beautifully. It is a perfect centerpiece for a special weeknight dinner or a romantic meal for two.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Clean the squid thoroughly, reserving the bodies for stuffing and finely chopping the tentacles. Set the chopped tentacles aside.
  3. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the butter over medium heat. Add the minced onion and cook until soft and translucent.
  4. Add the minced garlic and chopped squid tentacles to the skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  5. Add the fresh spinach to the skillet. Sauté, stirring constantly, until the spinach has completely wilted.
  6. Remove the skillet from heat. Drain off any excess liquid from the spinach mixture and allow it to cool completely.
  7. In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, chopped parsley, and the cooled spinach mixture. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
  8. Season the filling with salt, freshly ground pepper, and hot pepper flakes to taste.
  9. Stuff the ricotta mixture loosely into the cleaned squid bodies. Do not overstuff, as the filling will expand slightly. Secure the openings with toothpicks.
  10. Use the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to grease a rectangular baking dish large enough to hold the squid in a single layer.
  11. Arrange the stuffed squid in the prepared baking dish. Pour the dry white wine and canned tomatoes evenly over and around the squid.
  12. Season the top of the squid with additional salt, pepper, and hot pepper flakes if desired.
  13. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the squid is tender and the sauce has thickened.
  14. If the sauce is too thin, raise the oven temperature slightly to reduce the liquid. If it is too dry, add a splash more white wine.
  15. Serve the squid hot, garnished with lemon quarters.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 350kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 6g30%
Cholesterol 150mg50%
Sodium 350mg15%
Total Carbohydrate 12g4%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Sugars 4g
Protein 25g50%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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