Posted on Sunday, December 31, 2017 in Pasta Recipes

Portuguese Pasta with Clams and Chouriço

This flavorful and spicy Portuguese pasta with clams and chouriço recipe, is easy to prepare and serves 4 people well.
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Portuguese Pasta with Clams and Chouriço

Preparation time 15 min
Cooking Time 50 min
Ready In1 h 5 min
Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings4

Ingredients

1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil3/4 pound of Portuguese chouriço, sliced into thin pieces1 onion, thinly sliced1 and 1/2 pounds of clams (preferrably littleneck)4 tomatoes, coarsely chopped4 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup of shredded basil leaves1 cup of white wine3/4 pound of linguineSalt and freshly ground pepper (to taste)Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil3/4 pound of Portuguese chouriço, sliced into thin pieces1 onion, thinly sliced1 and 1/2 pounds of clams (preferrably littleneck)4 tomatoes, coarsely chopped4 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup of shredded basil leaves1 cup of white wine3/4 pound of linguineSalt and freshly ground pepper (to taste)Pinch of cayenne pepper
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Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 450°.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan.
  3. Add the chourico and onion and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens and the chouriço begins to brown, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the cayenne. Arrange the clams in the saucepan and add the tomatoes, garlic and 1/4 cup of the basil on top.
  5. Add the wine and roast in the oven, uncovered, for 5 minutes. 
  6. Stir in the clams and roast for about 20 minutes longer, or until most of the clams have opened.
  7. Meanwhile, cook the linguine in a pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
  8. Drain the pasta and transfer it to a large serving bowl.
  9. Pour the chouriço clam sauce over the linguine, season with salt and pepper to taste and toss to combine.
  10. Garnish the linguine with the remaining 1/4 cup of basil, serve and enjoy!

Recipe Credit: easyportugueserecipes.com & foodandwine.com
Photo Credit: thesuburbansoapbox.com


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