Ziti With Garlic Clam Sauce Recipes

THE BEST CLAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add linguini and return water to a boil. Let linguini cook until al dente; drain well.
• In a large skillet, saute the onion and garlic in olive oil until the onions are translucent. Drain the cans of minced clams, reserving half of the juice.
• Stir the clams, reserved juice, butter, salt and pepper, and wine. Simmer the mixture for 20 minutes, until the sauce has reduced 1/3 and has thickened.
• Spoon the clam sauce over the linguini and serve.

ZITI WITH GARLIC CLAM SAUCE

Steps:

• In large skillet, over medium heat, heat oil.
• Add onion; stirring frequently, cook 3 minutes, or until tender.
• Add garlic; cook, stirring, 2 minutes longer.
• Add undrained clams, chicken broth, salt and crushed red pepper; heat to simmering.
• Add parsley; simmer 1 minute longer.
• Add pasta; toss to coat. Place in large serving bowl.
• Sprinkle with parmesan.

CLAMS IN GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add shallots, garlic, thyme, parsley and bay leaf. Saute until shallots are translucent, about 3 minutes. Add clams and wine, raise heat to high, and cover. Boil until all of the clams have opened, about 3 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer clams to a bowl, then cover.
• Add clam juice to the saucepan, and boil over high heat until liquid is reduced to about 1 cup. Remove and discard bay leaf, parsley and thyme sprigs. Transfer contents of pan to a blender, and add garlic confit and lemon juice. With blender running, add remaining 1/2 cup olive oil in a slow steady stream until sauce is smooth and emulsified. For extra garlic flavor, add some of the oil from garlic confit if desired.
• Season sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust thickness of sauce with more clam juice, if desired. Toss with linguine, and top with clams. Serve immediately.

ZITI WITH HOT SAUSAGE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until evenly brown.
• Mix the red onion, garlic, and capers into the skillet, and cook until onion is tender. Mix in the mashed whole tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and red wine. Season with basil, parsley, oregano, red pepper, black pepper, and salt. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low. Simmer 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place the ziti in the pot, cook 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
• Serve the sauce mixture over the cooked pasta. Top with cheese.

ZITI WITH ROASTED ZUCCHINI AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Toss zucchini, shallots, 5 tablespoons oil, garlic, and crushed red pepper in a bowl until coated. Spread on rimmed baking sheets and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Roast vegetables in the preheated oven, turning occasionally, until tender, about 30 minutes.
• While vegetables are roasting, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook ziti pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 9 to 12 minutes. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup cooking water.
• Toss cooked pasta with 1 tablespoon oil. Transfer to a large pot. Add roasted vegetables, 1/4 cup cooking water, and remaining 1 tablespoon oil; stir over medium heat until heated through. Add 3/4 cup basil and Parmesan cheese. Toss, adding remaining cooking water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if dry. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with remaining basil sprinkled on top.

ZITI RIGATI WITH FLOUNDER AND CLAMS

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in the water until cooked but still firm.
• Drain and put aside.
• Using some cooking spray in a non-stick pan sauté the onions and garlic until they are just tender.
• Add the tomatoes and juice, tomato juice, parsley, lemon peel, basil, and cayenne.
• Bring it to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for about 25 minutes.
• Stir in the fish and clams and bring it up to a boil.
• As soon as it boils reduce the heat, cover it, and let it simmer for 5 minutes or until the fish is cooked.
• Toss the pasta with the sauce and serve.

LINGUINE WITH GARLIC CLAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook garlic in butter and oil until fragrant. Stir in flour until blended. Drain clams, reserving juice; set clams aside. , Gradually stir juice into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add the clams, cheese and parsley. Cook and stir until cheese is melted. Drain linguine; serve with clam sauce.

ZITI WITH TOMATO AND OLIVE SAUCE

Steps:

• In large pot, sauté garlic and onion in olive oil just tender.
• Stir in tomatoes with liquid,cook stirring often for 5 minute
• Add parsley, salt, and pepper, bring to boil and simmer 10 minute more.
• Prepare ziti according to directions.
• Add olives to sauce, and simmer until pasta is finished.
• Drain pasta, and toss with sauce.
• Serve.