Zuppa Di Mussels (Clams) O Vongole Al Pomodoro Recipe

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Zuppa Di Mussels (Clams) O Vongole Al Pomodoro
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Ingredients
6
Count
Nutrition
275
Calories
Total time
1470
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 3 large garlic cloves (more the merrier to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine (pale dry sherry works very well.)
  • 1/4 lb very ripe tomato (optional white sauce needs no tomatoes ( campari on-the-vine would be amazing!)

Directions:

  1. (Start preparing a day ahead.).
  2. Cooking Time: 30 minutes.
  3. Preparation:.
  4. Soak shellfish overnight in salted water (in sea water if available, or see instructions below.).
  5. Drain in a colander. Mince abundant parsley, cut the tomatoes, and grind some pepper in your peppermill.
  6. Sliced garlic as finely as possible. Not minced, just paper thin fine slices.
  7. Heat the olive oil in a heavy 3 quart saucepan or Dutch oven over very low heat. Add the garlic; cook slowly until the garlic just begins to turn very light brown, this should take about 10 minutes. 2. Add the crushed red pepper, if using, and remove from the heat. Let cool 5 minutes.
  8. Return the pan to high heat; add the wine and boil 3 minutes. Add the cleaned clams or mussels and cover tightly. Steam, shaking the pan occasionally, just until the shells open, about 2 minutes for the mussels, 6 minutes for the clams. 60 seconds before completion add tomatoes and parsley if desired, more red pepper or black pepper to taste. Spoon the shellfish and broth into shallow bowls and serve very hot.
  9. Cook a minute or two more, and serve, with toasted bread or over pasta.
  10. Note:.
  11. If one of the shellfish fails to open upon being cooked, do not eat it! It was already dead when it went into the pot, and eating it could make you quite sick.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 274.81 Kcal (1151 kJ)
Calories from fat 251.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28g 43%
Sodium 1.86mg 0%
Potassium 30.29mg 1%
Total Carbs 1.64g 1%
Sugars 0.32g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.05g 0%
Protein 0.14g 0%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 2%
Calcium 6.7mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 459.59 Kcal (1924 kJ)
Calories from fat 421.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 46.82g 43%
Sodium 3.11mg 0%
Potassium 50.65mg 1%
Total Carbs 2.73g 1%
Sugars 0.54g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.08g 0%
Protein 0.23g 0%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 2%
Iron 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 11.3mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.8
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • cholesterol free

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