Ingredients

For Clams: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 1/3 cup finely chopped celery 3 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 4 sprigs flat-leaf parsley 2 cups dry white wine 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns 5 dozen Manila or 3 dozen littleneck clams, well scrubbed For Sauce: 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 ounces chorizo or other spicy smoked sausage, sliced into 1/4-inch-thickrounds 1 small onion, chopped 1 medium carrot, cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 medium celery rib, cut into 1/4-inch dice 3 garlic cloves, finely minced 1 (28-ounce) can imported Italian plum tomatoes, chopped, with their juice 2 ounces smoked ham, cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 sprig thyme 1 dried bay leaf 1/2 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper flakes, or to taste Coarse salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste For Assembly: 1 pound dried penne 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Description

Penne With Manila Clams And Chorizo Sauce, Recipe

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