recipes

Dad's Traditional Red Clam Sauce
  • 1 jar Bove's Roasted Garlic Sauce
  • ¾ cup baby clams
  • 1 tsp. red pepper
  • 1 Tbs. butter or olive oil
  • ½ cup red wine (Chianti or your choice)
  • 1 tsp. finely chopped fresh garlic
  • ½ tsp. black pepper

In medium saucepan, heat Bove's Roasted Garlic Sauce for 10 minutes over low heat. In a small skillet, boil red wine for 30 seconds to 1 minute over high heat. When alcohol is "burned off" add clams, garlic, butter or olive oil, and both kinds of peppers. Simmer ingredients for 5-10 minutes, then gradually add to saucepan containing Bove's sauce. Begin a long simmer over low heat (for at least 45 more minutes) to combine flavors. Prepare spaghetti or linguini as directed on package, drain and ladle simmered sauce over pasta.

Serves 3-4

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