Baked Calamari

Baked Calamari makes a nice change from the deep fried variety.  This dish is like ratatouille with some calamari thrown in for good measure.  Served with rice or pasta it makes a hearty meal. For a lighter fare you can have it with some chunky bread in a bowl.

Ingredients

1 pound of calamari hoods cleaned and skinned

1 eggplant

1 zucchini

1 bell pepper

1 onion

1 tin of whole tomatos

garlic, thyme, oregano to taste

1 tsp of chili flakes

salt and pepper

olive oil

Directions

Preheat oven to 400F

Slice eggplant into 1/2 inch rounds and place into oiled roasting pan.  Slice zucchini into 1/2 inch rounds and place on the eggplant base.  Slice onions and peppers into chunks place on the the eggplant base.  Slice squid hoods into rounds, place ontop of vegetables. Sprinkle liberally with olive oil.  Pour can of whole tomatoes on top of everything.  Spread the seasonings over the whole roasting pan.

Cook for two hours until everything is very soft and the calamari is cooked through.

Serve