Tomato Pasta with Asari Clams and Bacon Recipe

Name: Tomato Pasta with Asari Clams and Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 160 grams Pasta; 2 tablespoons, 1 clove Olive oil, crushed garlic; 1 *Red Chilli Pepper (remove the seeds); 2 slice Bacon (cut into 1 cm pieces); 1/2 Onion (sliced); 200 grams Asari clams; 1 heaping tablespoon, 1 tablespoon White wine (or sake), chopped Parsley; 1 can Whole Canned Tomatoes (crushed); 1/2 tsp *Sugar; 1 tbsp Olive oil for finishing; 1 Salt and black pepper

Servings: persons

160 grams Pasta
2 tablespoons, 1 clove Olive oil, crushed garlic
1 *Red Chilli Pepper (remove the seeds)
2 slice Bacon (cut into 1 cm pieces)
1/2 Onion (sliced)
200 grams Asari clams
1 heaping tablespoon, 1 tablespoon White wine (or sake), chopped Parsley
1 can Whole Canned Tomatoes (crushed)
1/2 tsp *Sugar
1 tbsp Olive oil for finishing
1 Salt and black pepper

1
Clean the clams to remove the sand.
2
Wash them while rubbing thoroughly.
3
Slice the bacon and onion.
4
Heat olive oil and garlic in a pan over low heat.
5
Be careful not to let it burn.
6
Cook until fragrant.
7
At the end, add in the red chili pepper.
8
Add the onion and bacon to the pan.
9
Continue to cook carefully over low heat.
10
Add in the asari clams and quickly cook them.
11
If you have white wine (or sake) add to the pan with the parsely.
12
Cover the pan with a lid and steam the mixture until the clams open.
13
Put the whole tomatoes into a bowl and mash thoroughly.
14
*The result should be finer than dice-cut tomatoes.
15
Pour the crushed tomatoes into the pan.
16
Simmer the mixture for about 5 minutes.
17
Boil the pasta in plenty of salted water.
18
Cook until the pasta is al dente (about 1 minute before the cooking time listed on the package).
19
Toss the pasta to the sauce.
20
*If there doesn't seem to be enough sauce, add 50 ml (1 ladleful) of pasta water to the sauce.
21
Finish the pasta with a drizzle of olive oil and mix in a sprinkling of salt and pepper.

379

kcal

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Fat

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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: 160 grams Pasta, 2 tablespoons, 1 clove Olive oil, crushed garlic, 1 *Red Chilli Pepper (remove the seeds), 2 slice Bacon (cut into 1 cm pieces), and more.

Yes, Tomato Pasta with Asari Clams and Bacon 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.

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Tomato Pasta with Asari Clams and Bacon

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Variations & substitutions

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