Stuffed Calamari

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs. Medium Squid, Cleaned
• 1 15oz Container Ricotta Cheese
• 1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese
• 2 Eggs
• 1/2 Cup Olive Oil
• 4 Cups Marinara Sauce
• 2 tbls. Melted Butter
• 2 Slices White Bread, Shredded
• 1 tbls. Parsley
• Salt & Pepper to taste
• 1/8 tsp. Oregano
• Garlic Powder to taste

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Wash squid thoroughly and drain well.  Combine ricotta with bread, parmesan cheese, parsley, eggs, butter, oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper.  Mix and blend well.  Stuff squid with mixture and close opening with toothpicks.  Heat oil and quickly brown stuffed calamari, on both sides.  Remove squid from frying pan and place in a baking dish.  Pour marinara sauce over browned squid and bake until tender, about 45 minutes.