MOLTO MARIO'S CLAM STEW

Molto Mario's Clam Stew image

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium-sized red onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
8 ounces shiitake mushrooms (hard part of stems removed)
8 ounces cooked chorizo sausage, thinly sliced
1/2 cup Cinzano Rosso or other sweet red vermouth
1 1/2 cups prepared tomato sauce
1 cup dry white wine
24 littleneck clams, scrubbed and rinsed
Garlic bread, for serving

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F. In a heavy-bottomed 6-quart saucepan, heat the olive oil; add the onion, mushrooms, and chorizo. Stirring occasionally, cook over medium heat until the onion is softened, about 8 minutes.
2. Add the vermouth and bring to a boil. Add the tomato sauce, wine, and clams. Cover and cook until the clams open, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
3. Uncover the clams and discard any that did not open. Serve immediately in shallow bowls with warm garlic bread.