clams kokkinisto

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 large stalks celery, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 (28 ounce) can canned peeled and diced tomatoes
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2 (7 ounce) cans whole baby clams, undrained
• 4 bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• in a large saucepan, saute the onion, celery, and garlic in 2 tablespoons olive oil until tender. stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, and clams. season with bay leaves, chili pepper flakes, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste. cover, and simmer for 1 hour, until tomatoes begin to turn deep red in colour and the sauce thickens. stir in remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil near the end of the cooking time.