Stuffed Squid 

Ingredients:

- 4 squids (cleaned)
- 250g of pancetta (bacon), cut in little pieces
- 1 carrot (chopped)
- 1 cup of white wine (remember - if its not good to drink its not good for cooking)
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 large onion (sliced)
- 1 garlic clove (chopped)
- 1 can of chopped tomatoes (without the skin)
- 4 tablespoons of olive oil
- salt and pepper

Preparation:

In a pan, place 3 tablespoons of olive oil and the onion. Let it cook until the onion is transparent. Add the chopped garlic, stir for a few seconds and add the can of tomato.
Set aside.

In a frying pan place a tablespoon of olive oil and the bacon. Let is fry a little and add the carrots and the peppers. Cook until soft.

Assembling:

Open the squid (one by one) and stuff with the bacon mixture. Close with a toothpick. Repeat with the other squids.

Finishing cooking:


Place the squids in the tomato preparation and add the white wine, salt and pepper. Let it cook on a medium heat until the squids are tender. (you can always add a little more wine if needed). Don't forget to take out the toothpicks before serving.

Serve:

Best served with boiled potatoes, but you can also serve it with white rice.

Tip: You can add some cooked white rice or/and ground beef to the stuffing.