Squid Stuffed with Bacon and Herb Tomato Sauce

 Squid Stuffed with Bacon and Herb Tomato Sauce

Ingredients (for 4 people):

For the stuffed squid:

8 cleaned squid tubes

150 g bacon, diced

100 g breadcrumbs

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (or Herbes de Provence)

Salt, pepper

2 tablespoons olive oil

For the herb tomato sauce:

400 g diced tomatoes (canned or fresh, peeled and chopped)

1 medium onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon sugar (to balance the acidity)

1 sprig of fresh thyme or oregano

Salt, pepper

Fresh parsley for garnish

Preparation:

1. Prepare the stuffing:

Cook the bacon in a hot pan without added fat until crispy. Drain on paper towels.

In the same pan, add a little olive oil if needed, and sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.

In a bowl, combine the crispy bacon, sautéed onion and garlic, breadcrumbs, parsley, basil, salt, and pepper.