Calamari in Guazzetto dell’Adriatico con Piselli (Braised Squid with Sweet Peas & Tomatoes) – Authentic San Marino Recipe

Ingredients for Calamari in Guazzetto dell’Adriatico con Piselli (Braised Squid with Sweet Peas & Tomatoes) (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) tender calamari rings, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups sweet green peas, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup crushed plum tomatoes and grilled country bread
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with dry white wine
• 1.5 tbsp traditional San Marino seasoning (garlic, flat-leaf parsley, peperoncino chili)
• 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat; brown tender calamari rings for 5 minutes.
2. Add minced onion, garlic, dry white wine, and garlic, flat-leaf parsley, peperoncino chili, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
3. Add sweet green peas and pour in the braising liquid; bring to a lively simmer.
4. Cover and braise over medium-low heat for 20–22 minutes until meltingly tender and the sauce is rich and glossy.
5. Stir in crushed plum tomatoes and grilled country bread right before serving warm.