CLAMS WITH TOMATO AND BASIL

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A Lidia Bastianich recipe that was adapted from a website that showcases many great chef's recipes. Posted for 2006 Zaar World Tour - Italy.

Provided by lauralie41

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 lbs littleneck clams, washed and brushed
1/2 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio
2 cups lidia's flavors of italy tomato sauce, with basil or 2 cups tomato and basil pasta sauce
2 scallions
10 fresh basil leaves, washed, dried, and cut into very thin strips, chopped
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • In a large and wide heavy casserole or dutch oven, over a medium flame, heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil. Add the garlic and cook until golden brown, stirring for approximately 2 minutes. Add crushed red pepper flakes, stir, than add the clams and wine. Place a lid on the pot, turn flame to high, and cook shaking the pot occasionally for approximately 7 minutes or until clams begin to open.
  • Pour in tomato sauce, add scallions and basil. Stir well and bring mixture to a boil.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer clams to a serving platter and discard any unopened shells. Spoon sauce over the clams and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.5, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 115.8, Sodium 836, Carbohydrate 20, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 5.7, Protein 45.4

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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but overall it was good. The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would recommend this dish to anyone who likes salty food.


kexx sanneh
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I wasn't sure how this dish would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Kingstyn Martial
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This dish was easy to make and the results were impressive. The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again for company.


Craig Robinson
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my family.


Somaria Townsel
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This dish was amazing! The clams were so tender and the sauce was incredible. I will definitely be making this again.


Bristi Aktar
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Could be better


Siyam Ahammed
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Not bad


Muyiwa Isaac
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Loved it!


Dj Classic
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This dish was easy to make and the results were delicious. The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Brooke Doherty
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I was disappointed with this dish. The clams were overcooked and the sauce was bland. I would not recommend this dish to anyone.


Aminah Sohan
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said the clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would recommend this dish to anyone who likes spicy food.


Ethan Walters
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I loved the simplicity of this dish. It was easy to make and the results were amazing. The clams were tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Raja Umair Hussain
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This dish was a hit with my family! The clams were cooked perfectly and the tomato and basil sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


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