Jul 14 2026
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Zuppa Di Clam Appetizer Recipe

Inspired by Assaggio Kailua
Time45m
Serves4

Fresh Clams in a Red Wine Tomato Sauce.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Clean the Clams

    Rinse the clams under cold water to remove any sand or debris. Soak them in a bowl of water for about 20 minutes to help release any additional sand.

  2. 2

    Chop the Vegetables

    Finely chop the garlic and onion. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Basil

    Roughly chop the fresh basil leaves and set aside.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Sauté the Aromatics

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until the onion becomes translucent (about 5 minutes).

  2. 5

    Add Wine and Tomatoes

    Pour in the red wine and let it simmer for about 2-3 minutes, allowing the alcohol to evaporate slightly. Then, add the crushed tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.

  3. 6

    Cook the Clams

    Add the cleaned clams to the pot, cover, and cook for about 5-7 minutes until the clams open. Discard any clams that do not open.

  4. 7

    Finish with Basil

    Once the clams are cooked, stir in the chopped fresh basil and cook for an additional minute.

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