Tom's Spicy Macaroni with Clams and Sausage Recipe

Name: Tom's Spicy Macaroni with Clams and Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons pure olive oil; 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped Spanish onion; 1 celery rib, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; One 28-ounce can peeled whole plum tomatoes; 1 teaspoon finely chopped thyme; 1 teaspoon finely chopped marjoram; 1 bay leaf; 1 pound hot Italian sausages, casings removed, sausages cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 pound short tubular pasta, such as ditalini or tubetti; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 2 dozen small clams, scrubbed and rinsed; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons pure olive oil
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped Spanish onion
1 celery rib, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
One 28-ounce can peeled whole plum tomatoes
1 teaspoon finely chopped thyme
1 teaspoon finely chopped marjoram
1 bay leaf
1 pound hot Italian sausages, casings removed, sausages cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pound short tubular pasta, such as ditalini or tubetti
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 dozen small clams, scrubbed and rinsed
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

1
Heat the oil in a large saucepan.
2
Add the onion, celery and half of the garlic and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
3
Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
4
Stir in the tomatoes, thyme, marjoram and bay leaf, cover partially and simmer over low heat for 1 hour.
5
Heat a large skillet.
6
Add the sausages and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until browned and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
7
Transfer the sausages to a dish.
8
In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until al dente.
9
Drain, rinse under cold running water and drain again.
10
In a large saucepan, heat the wine with the remaining garlic.
11
Add the clams, cover and cook over moderately high heat until they open, 4 to 5 minutes.
12
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the clams to a bowl and let cool, then remove the clams from their shells.
13
Strain the cooking liquid, leaving behind any grit.
14
Reheat the tomato sauce in a large saucepan.
15
Add the sausages and cook over moderate heat until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
16
Stir in the pasta, clam liquid and crushed red pepper and reheat thoroughly, about 8 minutes.
17
Add the clams and season with salt and black pepper.
18
Sprinkle with the parsley and serve.

647

kcal

Calories

Fat

119

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 pure olive oil, 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped Spanish onion, 1 celery rib, finely chopped, 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Tom's Spicy Macaroni with Clams and Sausage falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Tom's Spicy Macaroni with Clams and Sausage

Tips for the best results

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