Ray’s Zuppa di Clams
(from Ray’s recipe box)
An appetizer than can also be a meal when served with a salad etc;
Source: Amy
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves 4 people
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups marsala wine
- 6 oz. can tomato paste
- 8-12 oz. can crushed tomatoes
- 6 or 8 crushed garlic cloves
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1 tbsp. oregano
- 1 tbsp. basil
- 1 tbsp. parsley
- 40 littlle neck clams
Directions
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Saute crushed garlic cloves in 1/2 cup of olive oil. Add 1 tbsp. parsley, 1 1/2 cups of marsala and cook for 5 minutes.
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Add one 6 oz. can tomato paste, one 8 oz. can crushed tomatoes, 1/2 tsp. balck pepper, 1 tbsp. of of oregano and basil. Cook for 8 minutes.
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Place (washed and scrubbed) little neck clams in the prepared sauce. Steam approximately 10 minutes or until all the clams have opened.
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Served hot with plenty of french or italian bread for dipping and of course your favorite
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vino rosso (red wine).
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Bon appetito!!!