Crab Stuffed Calamari

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• Stuffing Ingredients:
• 1/3 c. of chopped celery
• 12 oz of crabmeat
• 7-8 cloves of garlic (chopped)
• ½ yellow onion (diced)
• ¼ lb. of unsalted butter
• 2 TBSP of chopped Parsley
• 1 & ½ c. of plain breadcrumbs
• ¼ c. of grated parmesan cheese
• 3 eggs
• Tsp. of salt
• ¼ spoon of black pepper

 Directions: 

• heat large pan on med-high heat, add celery, garlic, onion and butter.
• Once the veggies are translucent, add the crab and 1 TBSP parsley and let cook for 2 minutes.
• Once the crab has cooled down, add it large mixing bowl and then add breadcrumb, 1 TBSP of parsley, parmesan, eggs, salt and of black pepper (Mix well).
• Now stuff 10-14 calamari tubes (set aside).

 Marinara Sauce Ingredients: 

• ½ c. of olive oil
• 8 gloves of garlic (smashed)
• ¼ cup of fresh basil leaves
• 56 oz. of Imported Plum tomatoes (Pureed in a blender)
• 2 tsp. salt
• ½ tsp. of black pepper

 Directions: 

• Heat a large pot on med-high heat and then add the olive oil, garlic
• Once the garlic is a light golden color, add the basil, pureed tomato, salt and black pepper and let cook foe 30 minutes (frequently stir).
• After the sauce has cooked for 30 minutes, reduce the heat to low and then add the stuffed calamari into the pot and continue cooking for 30 minutes.
• Enjoy!