CLAMS ARRABBIATA

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Slowly rendering the pancetta, gently toasting the garlic, and concentrating the tomatoes puts three pots' worth of flavor in just one.

Provided by Chris Morocco

Categories     Bon Appétit     Dinner     Seafood     Shellfish     Clam     Tomato     Garlic     One-Pot Meal     Dairy Free     Soy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Healthy

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 oz. thinly sliced pancetta (Italian bacon), chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
¾ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1 28-oz. can whole peeled tomatoes
24 littleneck clams, scrubbed
4 oz. ditalini (about 1 cup)
Handful of torn basil leaves
Country-style bread (for serving)

Steps:

  • Cook oil and pancetta in a medium Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until pancetta begins to crisp, about 5 minutes. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened but not browned, 6-8 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir in red pepper flakes.
  • Add tomatoes, crushing with your hands as you go; increase heat to medium-high. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring often, until tomato liquid is reduced by half and tomatoes take on a jammy consistency, 12-15 minutes. Add clams and 2 cups water. Cover pot and cook, stirring occasionally and reducing heat as needed to maintain a simmer, until clams begin to open, 8-10 minutes. Uncover pot and transfer opened clams with a slotted spoon to a plate. Re-cover pot and continue cooking clams until they open, up to 15 minutes longer; discard any clams that haven't opened by this time.
  • Add ditalini to pot and cook, stirring often (pasta will want to settle and stick to the bottom of the pot), until al dente, 8-10 minutes. Add clams back to pot.
  • Ladle clams and sauce among bowls; top with basil. Serve with bread alongside for dipping.

MR AFRIDI
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I followed the recipe exactly and the clams were overcooked. The sauce was also a bit bland.


Turyamuhaki Brian
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This recipe is a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said the clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.


Gage Yanish
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The clams are cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I like to serve it with a crusty bread for dipping.


Marvin Segura
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This recipe is easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The clams are always tender and the sauce is flavorful. I like to add a little bit of chopped parsley to the sauce for extra flavor.


Jmallory Harris
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I followed the recipe exactly and the results were amazing. The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. This is a great recipe for a special occasion.


Sally Rage
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This recipe is a keeper! The clams were tender and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Sanwal Yaar
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I love this recipe! The clams are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. I like to serve it over spaghetti or linguine.


Ronnie Merron
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I'm not a big fan of clams, but this recipe changed my mind. The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Dayson Keller
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The clams were tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Gofrane Berrehail
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I've made this recipe many times and it's always a success. I like to add a little bit of white wine to the sauce for extra flavor.


Ab D
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This recipe was a complete disaster. The clams were tough and the sauce was watery. I do not recommend this recipe.


Artemis Miller
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I followed the recipe exactly and the clams were overcooked. The sauce was also a bit bland.


Louise D.
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said the clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Connie Khutso
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I've tried this recipe twice now and both times it's been delicious. The sauce is flavorful and the clams are cooked perfectly.


Sam Ryan
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This recipe is really easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The clams are always tender and the sauce is flavorful.


Alex Figueras
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I love this recipe! The clams are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is to die for. I like to add a little extra red pepper flakes for some extra spice.


Rezay charls
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The clams were cooked to perfection and the sauce was flavorful and spicy.


Amiira Queen
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sauce is flavorful and the clams are always tender.


Munwar Afzal
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This dish was a hit! The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.