Clams Kokkinisto

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 pounds fresh clams, scrubbed and soaked in cold water for 30 minutes
• 1 large onion, chopped (about 2 cups)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time:

20 minutes

Cooking Time:

30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
4. Stir in crushed tomatoes, white wine, parsley, bay leaf, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer.
5. Add clams to the pot and cover.
6. Cook until clams have opened and are cooked through, about 10-15 minutes.
7. Discard any unopened clams.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutritional Information:

Serving size: 1 cup Calories: 220 Fat: 10 grams Protein: 20 grams Carbohydrates: 15 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory, rich, and flavorful
• Tender clams in a thick and flavorful tomato sauce
• Herbaceous notes from parsley and oregano
• A hint of spice from red pepper flakes

User Comments:

• "This dish was a perfect balance of flavors. The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious."
• "I was hesitant to try this dish because I'm not a huge fan of clams, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was so good!"
• "I made this dish for a dinner party and my guests raved about it. It was a definite crowd-pleaser."
• "This dish is so easy to make and it always turns out great. I highly recommend it."
• "I love that this dish can be made with ingredients that are easily available in supermarkets. It makes it a great weeknight meal."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Discard any clams that have not opened after cooking.
• Serve immediately over pasta or rice.
• If you don't have dry white wine, you can substitute chicken broth.
• For a spicier dish, add more red pepper flakes to taste.