Tuscan Red Clam Sauce Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 50 minutes
🥄 Servings: 4 servings
Description:
Indulge in the flavors of Tuscany with this exquisite Tuscan Red Clam Sauce recipe. Bursting with the freshness of red pear tomatoes, savory clams, and aromatic herbs, this dish is a delightful blend of flavors and textures. Perfect for a cozy dinner at home or a gathering with friends, this sauce pairs beautifully with your favorite pasta for a satisfying and memorable meal.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 10 red pear tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for added heat)
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 pound fresh clams, scrubbed and rinsed
Instructions:
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Saute Onion:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Add Wine and Aromatics:
- Pour in the dry white wine and add the minced garlic to the skillet with the sautéed onions. Stir well to combine.
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Incorporate Tomatoes and Seasonings:
- Add the chopped red pear tomatoes to the skillet, along with the salt, ground black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Stir to combine all the ingredients evenly.
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Bring to a Boil:
- Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the sauce to a gentle boil. Allow it to bubble for a few minutes to meld the flavors together.
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Simmer:
- Once the sauce is boiling, reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet and let the sauce simmer for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to develop and the tomatoes to break down.
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Add Clams and Parsley:
- After 20 minutes, uncover the skillet and add the fresh clams and chopped parsley to the sauce. Gently stir to incorporate them into the sauce.
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Finish and Serve:
- Continue to cook the sauce uncovered for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the clams have opened and are cooked through. Discard any clams that do not open.
- Once the clams are cooked and the sauce has reached your desired consistency, remove the skillet from the heat.
- Serve the Tuscan Red Clam Sauce over your favorite cooked pasta, such as linguine or spaghetti. Toss the pasta with the sauce until evenly coated.
- Garnish with additional chopped parsley, if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 575.8
- Total Fat: 54.8g
- Saturated Fat: 7.6g
- Cholesterol: 15.5mg
- Sodium: 329.6mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 10.9g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.3g
- Sugar: 5.3g
- Protein: 7.6g
Recipe Notes:
- Variation: Feel free to customize this Tuscan Red Clam Sauce recipe to suit your taste preferences. You can add additional vegetables such as diced bell peppers or zucchini for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave before serving.
- Wine Pairing: This dish pairs beautifully with a crisp white wine such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc, which complements the seafood flavors of the dish. Enjoy a glass alongside your meal for the perfect dining experience.
