Clam Spaghetti

Name: Clam Spaghetti
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil, plus; 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided; 1 dried red chili pepper, finely chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 large garlic cloves, minced garlic or 3 large mashed garlic; 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped or 1 tablespoon dried basil; 1 tablespoon fresh oregano; salt and pepper; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans chopped clams, drained, with liquid reserved; 1/3 lb mushroom, sliced; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 lb dried spaghetti; 1 cup chopped parsley; 1/2 cup black olives, sliced; 1 tablespoon pimiento, chopped (optional); 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese or 1/2 cup romano cheese

17 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil, plus
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1 dried red chili pepper, finely chopped
1 large onion, chopped
3 large garlic cloves, minced garlic or 3 large mashed garlic
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped or 1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon fresh oregano
salt and pepper
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans chopped clams, drained, with liquid reserved
1/3 lb mushroom, sliced
1 tablespoon butter
1 lb dried spaghetti
1 cup chopped parsley
1/2 cup black olives, sliced
1 tablespoon pimiento, chopped (optional)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese or 1/2 cup romano cheese

Directions

1

Put 1/2 cup olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet and slowly heat. Add the chili pepper, onion, and garlic. Cook slowly about 30 minutes or until the onions are very soft.
2

add the basil, oregano, salt and pepper, wine, and clam liquid. Continue to simmer until reduced somewhat. Keep warm. Meanwhile, saute the mushrooms in a tablespoon of butter and add to mixture.
3

Bring large pot of water to boil. Add a tablespoon of salt and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Cook spaghetti until just al dente.
4

As pasta is cooking, add the clams, parsley and 3 tablespoons of cheese to the sauce and simmer on low for about 5 minutes. Add olives and pimento, if desired.
5

After draining pasta, stir into the sauce and toss. Continue to fry and toss for several minutes--this drives moisture from the pasta and gives it texture and flavor.