Jul 09 2026
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Salsicca Vongole Recipe

Inspired by Bonterra Trattoria
Time45m
Serves4

House-made sausage, clams, tagliatelle, olive oil, focaccia crumb

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Ingredients

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Sausage

Pasta & Clams

Focaccia Crumb

Method

Make the Sausage

  1. 1

    Prepare the Sausage

    In a bowl, mix ground pork, fennel seeds, salt, black pepper, minced garlic, and red wine. Form into small sausage links or patties and set aside.

Cook the Pasta & Clams

  1. 2

    Cook Tagliatelle

    In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook tagliatelle according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.

  2. 3

    Cook Clams

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté until fragrant. Add the clams and a splash of reserved pasta water. Cover and cook until the clams open, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    Add the cooked tagliatelle and sausage to the skillet with the clams. Toss everything together, adding more pasta water if needed. Stir in fresh parsley and lemon juice to taste.

Prepare the Focaccia Crumb

  1. 5

    Make Focaccia Crumb

    In a small skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the crumbled focaccia and a pinch of salt. Toast until golden brown and crispy.

Serve

  1. 6

    Plate the Dish

    Serve the pasta with clams and sausage in bowls, topped with the toasted focaccia crumb.

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