Fresh Pasta with a Spicy Clam Sauce Recipe

Name: Fresh Pasta with a Spicy Clam Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup chopped onions; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1/2 cup chopped carrots; Salt; Crushed red pepper; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 1 cup dry white wine; 3 cups peeled, seeded and chopped Roma tomatoes; 3 sprigs of fresh thyme; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano leaves; 3 cups clam juice; 8 dozen littleneck clams, scrubbed; 1 pound fresh angel hair pasta; Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup chiffonade fresh basil leaves

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped carrots
Salt
Crushed red pepper
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 cup dry white wine
3 cups peeled, seeded and chopped Roma tomatoes
3 sprigs of fresh thyme
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano leaves
3 cups clam juice
8 dozen littleneck clams, scrubbed
1 pound fresh angel hair pasta
Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup chiffonade fresh basil leaves

1
In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat.
2
Add the onions, celery, and carrots.
3
Season with salt and crushed red pepper.
4
Saute for 2 minutes.
5
Stir in the garlic and continue to cook for 1 minute.
6
Deglaze the pan with the wine and bring to a simmer.
7
Cook for 1 minute.
8
Add the tomatoes and herbs.
9
Season with salt and crushed red pepper.
10
Continue to cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
11
Stir in the clam juice and bring to a boil.
12
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes.
13
Stir in the clams, cover and continue to cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until the clams completely open their shells.
14
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
15
Add the pasta and cook until tender, about 4 to 6 minutes.
16
Remove and drain the pasta.
17
Toss with olive oil and salt.
18
In a large mixing bowl, toss the pasta with the tomato sauce and basil.
19
Season with salt and mix well.
20
Mound onto serving plates.
21
Drizzle each plate with olive oil.

596

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 cup chopped onions, 1/2 cup chopped celery, 1/2 cup chopped carrots, and more.

Yes, Fresh Pasta with a Spicy Clam Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fresh Pasta with a Spicy Clam Sauce

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