Rigatoni With Fresh Clams and Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Rigatoni With Fresh Clams and Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs fresh clams, scrubbed and washed; ½ cup water; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 1 shallot, peeled and chopped; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 lbs tomatoes, peeled, seeded and cubed; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon basil; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 lemon, juice of; 3 drops hot pepper sauce; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; 4 -6 servings cooked rigatoni pasta (enough to serve 4-6 people)

Servings: persons

3 lbs fresh clams, scrubbed and washed
½ cup water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 shallot, peeled and chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 lbs tomatoes, peeled, seeded and cubed
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon oregano
1 lemon, juice of
3 drops hot pepper sauce
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
4 -6 servings cooked rigatoni pasta (enough to serve 4-6 people)

1
place clams in large saucepan.
2
add water and lemon juice, cover and cook over medium heat until shells open.
3
discard any unopened shells.
4
remove clams from shells, chop and set aside (do not throw out liquid).
5
strain cooking liquid from clams through a sieve lined with a cheesecloth.
6
set liquid aside.
7
heat oil in a saute pan over medium heat.
8
add shallots, onions and gralic, cook for 3 minutes over low heat.
9
add tomatoes, tomato paste and seasonings, bring to a boil.
10
reduce heat to low and cook 45 minutes.
11
stir a few times during cooking.
12
pour reserved cooking liquid from clams into small saucepan.
13
cook 6 minutes over high heat.
14
incorporate 1/2 cup of reduced cooking liquid into tomato sauce.
15
continue cooking sauce for 15 more minutes over medium heat.
16
place chopped clams in tomato sauce and mix well.
17
simmer 3 minutes over low heat.
18
add pasta to sauce, mix and serve.

636

kcal

Calories

Fat

118

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs fresh clams, scrubbed and washed, ½ cup water, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Rigatoni With Fresh Clams and Tomatoes 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.

Rigatoni With Fresh Clams and Tomatoes

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