Italian Stuffed Calamari

Name: Italian Stuffed Calamari
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 10-15 whole squid (medium to large sized, or tubes and tentacles only); 8 ounces ground sweet Italian sausage; 2 Tablespoons minced fresh garlic; 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes; ¼ cup plain breadcrumbs; ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese (or pecorino romano); 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (plus extra for garnish); ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 3 cups Italian gravy (or marinara)

Instructions

Prep:30min

This Italian stuffed calamari recipe is baked in a rich tomato sauce with a savory Italian sausage breadcrumb stuffing. Made in just a few simple steps, this classic Sicilian dish is perfect for a family-style main dish or appetizer.

Updated at: Wed, 22 Oct 2025 11:09:56 GMT