Pasta Paella with Clams and Spicy Sausage Recipe

Name: Pasta Paella with Clams and Spicy Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium zucchini; 4 plum tomatoes; 1 medium onion; 2 garlic cloves; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 6 ounces fideos (Spanish dried coiled vermicelli noodles), or 6 ounces thin spaghetti broken into 2-inch pieces; 1/4 pound hot Italian sausage links; 1 1/4 cups water; 3/4 cup dry white wine; 12 small hard-shelled clams such as littlenecks (less than 2 inches in diameter); 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves

Servings: persons

1 medium zucchini
4 plum tomatoes
1 medium onion
2 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 ounces fideos (Spanish dried coiled vermicelli noodles), or 6 ounces thin spaghetti broken into 2-inch pieces
1/4 pound hot Italian sausage links
1 1/4 cups water
3/4 cup dry white wine
12 small hard-shelled clams such as littlenecks (less than 2 inches in diameter)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves

1
Cut zucchini and tomatoes into 1/2-inch pieces and keep vegetables separate.
2
Chop onion and mince garlic.
3
In a heavy kettle heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and saute uncooked pasta, turning occasionally, until golden, about 2 minutes.
4
With a slotted spoon transfer pasta to a bowl.
5
In oil remaining in kettle saute zucchini with salt to taste, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 3 minutes, and transfer to another bowl.
6
Squeeze sausage from casings into kettle and add onion and garlic.
7
Saute mixture, stirring and breaking up sausage, until browned, about 5 minutes.
8
Add tomatoes, water, and wine and bring to a boil.
9
Add pasta and clams and boil, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 8 minutes, or until clams are opened and pasta is al dente.
10
(Discard any unopened clams.)
11
Stir in zucchini and parsley and cook until heated through.

172

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium zucchini, 4 plum tomatoes, 1 medium onion, 2 garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Pasta Paella with Clams and Spicy Sausage 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.

Pasta Paella with Clams and Spicy Sausage

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