Clams Fra Diavolo Recipe
Ingredients
| Italian tomatoes | 1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), divided | |
| Onion | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs), minced | |
| 2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil | ||
| Garlic | 2 Clove (5gm), minced | |
| 2 dozen littleneck clams | ||
| 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon basil leaves | ||
| 1/8 teaspoon each crushed red pepper and black pepper | ||
Directions
1. In blender process 1 cup tomatoes with reserved liquid until pureed; set aside. Seed and chop remaining tomatoes; set aside.
2. In 10-inch round microwavable shallow baking dish combine onion, oil, and garlic and stir to combine. Microwave on High (100%) for 1 minute, until onion is translucent.
3. Set sieve over onion mixture and press pureed tomatoes through sieve into dish, discarding solids; add chopped tomatoes and stir to combine. Microwave on High for 8 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking.
4. Arrange clams over tomato mixture with hinged sides facing toward center of dish. Cover and microwave on High for 5 minutes, until clam shells open. Sprinkle with basil and peppers.
2. In 10-inch round microwavable shallow baking dish combine onion, oil, and garlic and stir to combine. Microwave on High (100%) for 1 minute, until onion is translucent.
3. Set sieve over onion mixture and press pureed tomatoes through sieve into dish, discarding solids; add chopped tomatoes and stir to combine. Microwave on High for 8 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking.
4. Arrange clams over tomato mixture with hinged sides facing toward center of dish. Cover and microwave on High for 5 minutes, until clam shells open. Sprinkle with basil and peppers.
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