I figure I should start off my journey into the blogosphere with something simple, my most basic of recipes. The recipe I give to the people I meet who love food but are completely helpless in the kitchen. Sigh. Always disappointing to meet one of those. For me, food is such an integral part of life; not only are you never alone during the greatest moments of your life, but chances are, someone at least brought some dip. If you love food, I think learning how to make it yourself, and taking the time to do so is more of a means of survival than a luxury.
I must digress...
Here it is, the easiest yet most impressive pasta sauce recipe:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 large pinch dried basil
1 can baby clams
1 can diced tomatoes
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add oil and basil. Swirl around for a few seconds until you start to really smell the basil. Add can of baby clams and garlic. Simmer for a few minutes until the liquid from the clams reduces about halfway. Add the tomatoes. Turn down to medium-low and simmer until it reaches the desired consistency (about 10-20 minutes). Serve with pasta such as rotini (I use rice pasta).
So easy. So good. Please don't burn it and blame me.
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I would burn it too! :O)
ReplyDeleteAny suggestions for clam substitutes...
Meat works, bacon, ham(even sliced sandwich ham), sausage. Left over chicken would be yummy too. I've also made it with a can of tuna and some black olives! It's a good starter recipe, you can get creative with it.
ReplyDeleteYou need to come and visit so we can cook together!!!! Polish style!
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