Mama T's Zuppa Di Clams

A festive Christmas dish!

skill level

Easy

time

1-30min

servings

cost

Contributed by : Mama T

Mama T shares one of her go-to recipes for Christmas eve.

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step 1

ingredients about 1/3 cup olive oil
about 1/2 cup onion (finely chopped)
4 cloves garlic (minced)

instructions Heat oil in a saute pan. Add onion and garlic and cook until onion wilts.
step 2

ingredients 1 can anchovies (small flat no oil)
6-7 fresh basil leaves
1 handful minced fresh parsley
dried oregano (to taste)

instructions Add anchovies, basil, parsley and oregano. Stir about 5 minutes, as anchovies break up and blend into everything.
step 3

ingredients 1 can tomato paste
1 cup good white wine
2 cups water

instructions Than add tomato paste, wine and water. Stir, then simmer about 5 minutes.
step 4

ingredients 18-24 littleneck clams (cleaned)

instructions Add clams. Stir with wooden spoon. Cover and shake every now and then until clams over, 2-5 minutes.
step 5

ingredients Italian bread

instructions Remove from heat and transfer clams to bowl. Serve with plenty of good italian bread to Sop up the juices.
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