CLAMS AND CHORIZO WITH TOMATO AND GARLIC

Clams and Chorizo With Tomato and Garlic image

Provided by luvmybge

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 lb hot spanish chorizo sausage, cut into 1/4 inch dice (or Italian soppresata, 3/4 cup)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 (14 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
4 lbs littleneck clams, scrubbed

Steps:

Cook garlic and chorizo/soppresata in oil in a large frying pan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally until garlic is light brown.
Add tomatoes and bring to a simmer, breaking up all large pieces.
Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally until sauce is thickened -- about 15 minutes.
Stir in clams and cook covered over moderately high heat, stirring once, until clams open (9-12 minutes)
Discard any clams that have not opened after 12 minutes.
Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 728.8, Fat 34.5, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 207.2, Sodium 1469.3, Carbohydrate 27, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 9.5, Protein 74.6