2 lb. whole squid, fresh or frozen
1 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. cooking oil
1 qt. water
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1/4 c. chopped parsley
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
3 c. cubed potatoes
2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas
1 lg. loaf French bread or 2 c. cooked rice

Cut mantle into 1 1/2 inch strips. Cut tentacles into 1-inch pieces. Cook onion in hot oil until tender. Add squid and cook for 5 minutes. Add water, tomato paste, parsley, salt and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.

Add potatoes and peas. Cover and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally. Serve with French bread or over cooked rice. Makes 5 to 6 servings.