Chock-Full-Of-Clam Sauce With Farfalle
"This is actually a very affordable dinner when clams are in season. I prefer using the slightly larger cherrystone clams, but littlenecks are fine too. If using the littlenecks, reduce the cooking time about 1-2 minutes."
- Ready In:
- 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
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4
ingredients
- 8 ounces farfalle pasta
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (10 ounce) can baby clams
- 2 tablespoons italian-seasoned dry breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 4 fresh clams (cherrystone or littleneck)
directions
- Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
- Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Do not let it brown!
- Stir in tomatoes with their juices, canned clams with their juices, breadcrumbs, parsley, salt, and fresh clams. Cook for just 2 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
- Stir in pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until the fresh clams open and mixture is hot, about 3-5 minutes. Discard any clams that do not open.
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Reviews
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Very good and easy dinner which we enjoyed. I didn't have any fresh clams so just used the canned clams and tomatoes for a very economical and delicious dinner which we all enjoyed. Thanks for sharing!
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
JackieOhNo!
Stormville, New York
I didn't start cooking until my early 20's, even though I come from a family of accomplished and admired home cooks. While I grew up watching my Italian grandmother in the kitchen, I remained uninterested in trying anything on my own. As a young lady, I was known for being particularly ignorant in the kitchen, with no idea how to even make a hot dog! All this changed, however, when I got engaged. I realized it was time to let my inherent talents out of the bag. At the time, the New York Times had a weekly column called The 60-Minute Gourmet by Pierre Franey. Each week, I would follow these recipes diligently, and taught myself to cook that way. From there, I began to read cookbooks and consult with relatives on family recipes. At my ripe old age now, I feel I know enough to put together a very pleasing meal and have become accomplished in my own right. Having an Irish father and an Italian mother, I'm glad I inherited the cooking gene (and the drinking one too!). One thing I have learned is that simpler is always better! I always believe cooking fills a need to nurture and show love. After being widowed fairly young and living alone with my dog and cats, I stopped cooking for awhile, since I really had no one to cook for. I made care packages for my grown son occasionally, and like to cook weekly for my boyfriend, so I feel like I am truly back in the saddle!!
