Penne with Sausage and Clam Sauce
Seafood spices are all-purpose blends which also enhance meat, as well as seafood and meat combinations: paella and pilaff immediately come to mind. With this recipe, substituting fresh clams for mussels or other seafood is possible. Adjust the cooking time accordingly to avoid overcooking.
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ lb hot Italian Sausage
- 2 medium onions, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 4 tsp East Coast Seafood blend, ground
- 1 tsp Mediterranean herbs (or Herbes de Provence)
- 1 glass white wine
- 1 ½ cup canned tomatoes
- 2 lb fresh clams or mussels, washed
- 1 lb penne
- 1 cup parsley, chopped
- 4 oz Kefalotyri or Romano cheese, grated
Method
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1
Boil a large pot of salt water for the pasta.
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2
Heat another pot on medium heat. Pour in oil and brown sausages on both sides (5-6 minutes). Add onions, garlic, spices and herbs. Cook 3 to 4 minutes until golden.
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3
Deglaze with wine, add tomatoes and let simmer for a few more minutes.
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4
Remove sausages and cut in slices. Return slices to the sauce with clams. Cook 5 to 6 more minutes until clams open (3-4 minutes for mussels).
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5
Meanwhile, cook pasta.
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6
Drain the pasta when it is al dente; place on a large platter and pour sauce over pasta. Add chopped parsley. Mix well. Add one-third of the cheese and splash of good quality oil, if desired. Serve with remaining cheese.
