Steamed Clams In A Spicy Mint Brodetto

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Course : Italian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 2
 

Ingredients:

3 cups basic tomato sauce
2 cups dry white wine
4 tablespoons finely-chopped jalapeno peppers -- seeds removed
1/2 medium red onion -- finely chopped
28 medium little neck clams -- thoroughly scrubbed and rinsed
1 bunch common mint or spearmint -- leaves removed and roughly chopped
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 loaf grilled bread
 

Preparation:

* Note: See the "Basic Tomato Sauce" recipe which is included in this collection. Mix Basic Tomato Sauce, wine, chopped jalapeno and onion in a 3- to 4-quart sauce pan. Bring to a boil. Add clams to the tomato broth and cover. Return to boil and steam clams until they all open, about 3 to 4 minutes. Discard the clams that have not opened during steaming. Uncover, and stir in the chopped mint leaves and extra-virgin olive oil. Boil for 20 more seconds. Remove to serving bowl. Divide the clams evenly into individual serving bowls. Pour the sauce over clams. Serve immediately with grilled bread. Source: MOLTO MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # MB-5607)