Linguine with Marechiaro Sauce
Marechiaro is a location in Naples. The word literally means 'clear sea.' Dishes that are in
the style of Marechiaro usually contain fish, clams, or mussels in a tomato sauce seasoned
with garlic and parsley. This recipe is very similar to linquine with a red clam sauce but it
adds a little more heat. You many choose to substitute mussels for the clams or add some
squid rings.
16 littleneck clams
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup white wine
3 tablespoons fresh parsley,chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
Pinch of red pepper flakes
6-8 ounce can chopped clams, separated from liquid
1 pound linguine, cooked
In a saucepan over medium heat, add oil, clam liquid, unopened clams, tomato juice,
wine, parsley, garlic, basil, and red pepper flakes.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
Add canned clams, cover and simmer 3-4 more minutes.
Serve over linguine.
Chi mangia bene, vive bene Who eats well, lives well
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