Steamed clams in a spicy mint brodetto

2 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
3 cups Basic tomato sauce; see * note
2 cups Dry white wine
4 tablespoons Finely-chopped jalapeno peppers; seeds removed
½ medium Red onion; finely chopped
28 Little neck clams; thoroughly scrubbed
And rinsed
1 bunch Common mint or spearmint; leaves removed
And roughly chopped
4 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
Grilled bread

Directions

* Note: See the "Basic Tomato Sauce" recipe which is included in this collection.

Mix Basic Tomato Sauce, wine, chopped jalapeno and onion in a 3- to 4-quart sauce pan. Bring to a boil. Add clams to the tomato broth and cover. Return to boil and steam clams until they all open, about 3 to 4 minutes. Discard the clams that have not opened during steaming.

Uncover, and stir in the chopped mint leaves and extra-virgin olive oil.

Boil for 20 more seconds. Remove to serving bowl. Divide the clams evenly into individual serving bowls. Pour the sauce over clams. Serve immediately with grilled bread.

This recipe yields 4 appetizer or 2 entree servings.

Source: MOLTO MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # MB-5607)

Per serving: 414 Calories (kcal); 27g Total Fat; (91% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 13mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; ½ Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 5½ Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates Recipe by: Mario Batali

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