Clams with Spicy Italian Sausage

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   Heat a heavy-bottom pot with the olive oil over medium-high heat.

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   Once hot add the sausage and use a wooden spoon to crumble up the meat while its browning.

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   Once browned, use a slotted spoon to remove the sausage to a plate that has been lined with paper towels to drain.

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   Lower the heat to medium and cook the onions for 1-2 minutes until tender but not browned.

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   Add in the garlic and chili flakes and cook for an additional minute.

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   Turn the heat back up to high.

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   Deglaze the pan with the white wine and use the wooden spoon to scrape up the brown pits from the bottom of the pan.

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   Heat and reduce the liquids by half.

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   Add in the clam juice and once the liquids come to a slow boil, carefully add the clams and parsley.

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    Stir in the cooked sausage and cover the pot with a lid.

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    Cook for 4-5 minutes until the clams have opened.

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    Once the shells have opened, remove the clams from the pot and divide them between two bowls.

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    Stir the diced tomatoes into the broth.

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    Taste for seasonings and adjust as needed with kosher salt and pepper.

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    Ladle the broth over the clams and garnish with additional parsley.

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    Serve immediately with toasted bread (baguettes or ciabatta).

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.