CLAMS KOKKINISTO

Clams Kokkinisto image

Inspired by my Greek mother-in-law's Kokkinisto. I decided to add clams for something different. Spoon over rice or angel hair pasta, sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese, and serve with crusty bread and white wine.

Provided by ICYREDD

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

½ 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
½ teaspoon chili pepper flakes
2 teaspoons dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 53.1 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 984.3 mg, Sugar 8 g