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Portuguese Style Pasta with Clams & Chouriço Recipe

Portuguese Style Pasta with Clams & Chouriço Recipe

This Portuguese style pasta with clams and chouriço recipe is easy to prepare and makes for a very tasty dish.

Preparation time 10 min
Cooking Time 40 min
Ready In 50 min
Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings6

Ingredients

1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil3/4 lb of Portuguese chouriço, sliced into thin pieces1 onion, thinly sliced1 and 1/2 lbs of clams (preferrably littleneck)4 tomatoes, coarsely chopped4 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup of shredded basil leaves1 cup of white wine3/4 lb of linguineSalt and freshly ground pepper (to taste)A pinch of cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil3/4 lb of Portuguese chouriço, sliced into thin pieces1 onion, thinly sliced1 and 1/2 lbs of clams (preferrably littleneck)4 tomatoes, coarsely chopped4 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup of shredded basil leaves1 cup of white wine3/4 lb of linguineSalt and freshly ground pepper (to taste)A pinch of cayenne pepper
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Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 230°C or 450°F.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan.
  3. Add the chourico and onion and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens and the chouriço begins to brown, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the cayenne, arrange the clams in the saucepan and add the tomatoes, garlic and 1/4 cup of the basil on top.
  5. Add the wine and roast in the oven, uncovered, for 5 minutes. 
  6. Stir the clams and roast for about 20 minutes longer, or until most of the clams have opened.
  7. Meanwhile, cook the linguine in a pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
  8. Drain the pasta and transfer it to a large serving bowl.
  9. Pour the chouriço clam sauce over the linguine, season with salt and pepper to taste and toss to combine.
  10. Garnish the linguine with the remaining 1/4 cup of basil, serve and enjoy!

This recipe was inspired by our friends over at Food & Wine Magazine!

Recipe & Photo Credit: easyportugueserecipes.com

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