Tuga Pops − Friday, March 9, 2018, 8 Years ago in Pasta Recipes
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Pasta with Clams and Chouriço – A Portuguese Classic

A rich Portuguese pasta with clams, chouriço, and basil tossed in a white wine sauce for a perfect Mediterranean-inspired meal.
50 min 4 servings Easy Prep time 10 min Cooking Time 40 min
 

You’ll Love This Pasta with Clams and Chouriço – A Portuguese Classic

Looking for a seafood pasta with bold Portuguese flavor? This Pasta with clams and chouriço combines briny clams, smoky sausage, and a savory sauce that feels both rustic and refined. A traditional, crowd-pleasing dish that brings authentic Portuguese comfort straight to your table.


Ingredients

1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil3/4 lb of Portuguese chouriço, sliced into thin pieces1 onion, thinly sliced1 and 1/2 lbs of clams (preferrably littleneck)4 tomatoes, coarsely chopped4 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup of shredded basil leaves1 cup of white wine3/4 lb of linguineSalt and freshly ground pepper (to taste)A pinch of cayenne pepper

Directions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan.
  2. Add the chouriço and onion and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens and the chouriço begins to brown, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the cayenne, arrange the clams in the saucepan and add the tomatoes, garlic and 1/4 cup of the basil on top.
  4. Add the wine and roast in the oven, uncovered, for 5 minutes. 
  5. Stir the clams and roast for about 20 minutes longer, or until most of the clams have opened.
  6. Meanwhile, cook the linguine in a pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
  7. Drain the pasta and transfer it to a large serving bowl.
  8. Pour the chouriço clam sauce over the linguine, season with salt and pepper to taste and toss to combine.
  9. Garnish the linguine with the remaining 1/4 cup of basil, serve and enjoy!

This recipe was inspired by our friends over at Food & Wine Magazine!

Adapted from a Recipe by: easyportugueserecipes.com

Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)

Calories
456 kcal
Fat
5 g
Carbs
74 g
Protein
17 g

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