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Spicy Spaghetti with Clams and Red Bell Pepper

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup coarsely chopped red bell pepper
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano or 2 1/2 teaspoons dried
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes with added puree
1/2 cup dry red wine
24 small clams, scrubbed
3/4 pound spaghetti, freshly cooked

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, garlic, oregano and dried red pepper. Sauté until bell pepper is almost tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and wine and simmer until flavors blend, about 2 minutes. Add clams. Cover and cook until clams open, about 8 minutes. Using tongs, transfer clams to bowl (discard any that do not open). Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    Divide spaghetti among 4 bowls. Top with sauce and clams and serve.

TagsPastaSpaghettiClamShellfishSeafoodBell PepperVegetableMainLunchDinnerDairy FreeNut FreeSimmerBon Appétit
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