Baked Clams alla Reggiano

This comes from a Restaurant called Biga. I have never eaten there but came across this recipe which really looks great if you like clams.

• Ready In: 38 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 12  fresh littleneck clams, shucked,shells set aside
• 1 1⁄2 cups  grated parmesan cheese, reggiano
• 1 1⁄2 cups  breadcrumbs
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons  minced garlic
• 1⁄2 cup  diced onion
• 2  teaspoons dried oregano
• 2  teaspoons paprika
• 1  tablespoon dried mustard
• 1⁄2 cup Italian parsley, chopped
• 1⁄4 lb butter
•  black pepper

Directions

1. Melt butter in large saute pan.
2. Add onions, garlic, oregano, paprika and pepper.
3. Cook until onions soften.
4. Add mustard and bread crumbs, stir.
5. Remove to bowl, add parmesan and parsley.
6. Chop clams in 4 or 5 pieces.
7. Mix with stuffing.
8. Put mixture into shells.
9. Bake at 400 degrees for 7-8 minutes.
10. Seve with lemon wedges and parmesan.