John Hinterberger's Clam Spaghetti -- Kathleen C.

This is an oil & spices recipe, no tomato sauce. Kathleen says it is one of her favorite gourmet recipes and can be made entirely from pantry stuff. It is even better the 2nd day.

1/2 cup olive oil plus 1 Tablespoon
1/2 teas. dried red chili pepper
1 large onion
3 cloves garlic
1/2 cup fresh basil (or 1 heaping T dried)
1 T oregano
salt & pepper

Drain 3-4 cans chopped clams (reserve liquid)
1 lb dried spaghetti (important to use the proper amount)
1 Cup fresh parsley (or dried equivalent)
parmesan cheese
small jar of red pimentos
olives, 1 can chopped

Saute onions, garlic, red chilies in olive oil until onions are soft. Add basil, oregano, salt, pepper and clam juice. Simmer until liquid is reduced. Add clams, parsley and, pimentos and olives, 3 T cheese, simmer 5 minutes-take off heat Add cooked spaghetti (al dente, or even less done because it will cook more in the sauce.)

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