SPAGHETTI WITH CLAMS IN TOMATO-SAFFRON BROTH

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Categories     Shellfish     Stew     Low Fat

Yield makes 6 serving with pasta, 4 without pasta

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 t extra virgin olive oil
3 T minced garlic
1/2 t saffron
1/8 t crushed red pepper
2 bottles clam broth(Doxsee or similar)about 16 0z.
1 bay leaf
1 15 oz can crushed tomatoes
1/2 dry white wine
5 dozen clams or mussels well scrubbed
2 T minced parsely

Steps:

  • In a large dutch oven, heat garlic over medium heat until soft. Add bay leaf,saffron,crushed red pepper.Cook 1 minute or so. Raise heat,add clam broth,wine,tomatoes and cover until bubbling 5-10 minutes. Add clams or mussels cover tightly. Cook about 10-12 minutes until shellfish open. Discard unopened ones. Divide among bowls and sprinkle with parsley.

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