CLAMS WITH TOMATO AND BASIL

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A Lidia Bastianich recipe that was adapted from a website that showcases many great chef's recipes. Posted for 2006 Zaar World Tour - Italy.

Provided by lauralie41

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 lbs littleneck clams, washed and brushed
1/2 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio
2 cups lidia's flavors of italy tomato sauce, with basil or 2 cups tomato and basil pasta sauce
2 scallions
10 fresh basil leaves, washed, dried, and cut into very thin strips, chopped
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • In a large and wide heavy casserole or dutch oven, over a medium flame, heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil. Add the garlic and cook until golden brown, stirring for approximately 2 minutes. Add crushed red pepper flakes, stir, than add the clams and wine. Place a lid on the pot, turn flame to high, and cook shaking the pot occasionally for approximately 7 minutes or until clams begin to open.
  • Pour in tomato sauce, add scallions and basil. Stir well and bring mixture to a boil.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer clams to a serving platter and discard any unopened shells. Spoon sauce over the clams and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.5, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 115.8, Sodium 836, Carbohydrate 20, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 5.7, Protein 45.4

Andria S.
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Loved this recipe!


Abinash Das
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This is a great recipe! The clams were tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Miraz Hossain
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Toleen Jarrar
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This dish is so easy to make and the results are amazing. The clams are tender and the sauce is flavorful.


Grace Tanui
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


christopher morris
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This is a great recipe! The clams were tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Julia De Leeuw
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Loved this recipe! The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Dayiem Gatwich Gai
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This dish is amazing! The clams are tender and the sauce is flavorful. I highly recommend it.


EMRAN Islam
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


kacey murphy
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This recipe is a winner! The clams are cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend it.


DRIVING RIGHT
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The clams are tender and the sauce is flavorful.


Khin Maung Shwe
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I love this recipe! The clams are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I serve it over pasta or rice.


Grace Elks
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This dish is so easy to make and the results are amazing. The clams are tender and the sauce is flavorful.


Mike Schrader
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I'm not a big fan of clams, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Asif Malhi
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This recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and the results are amazing. The clams are tender and the sauce is flavorful.


Nawab Hasan
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I made this for my family and they loved it. The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Sita Simu
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This dish is so flavorful and easy to make. I love the combination of clams, tomatoes, and basil.


Nampeera shubayiha
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are amazing and it's so easy to make.


Awais Mirza
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This recipe was a hit! The clams were cooked perfectly and the tomato-basil sauce was delicious. I served it over pasta and everyone loved it.


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