Name: Clams marinara
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 kg of clams; 1 large onion; 1 ripe tomato; 2 cloves of garlic; 1 stick of celery; 1 sprig of parsley; 1 bay leaf; 50 ml of white wine; 40 ml of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO); Salt, pepper

1 kg of clams

1 large onion

1 ripe tomato

2 cloves of garlic

1 stick of celery

1 sprig of parsley

1 bay leaf

50 ml of white wine

40 ml of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)

Salt, pepper

Put the clams in a container with water and a tablespoon of salt to loosen the sand. Let them soak for 2 hours and change the water two or three times.

In a saucepan with EVOO, fry the chopped onion until it begins to brown. Add the grated tomato and cook for a few minutes.

Add the garlic, celery and parsley, all finely chopped, and continue with the sauce for 1 more minute.

Add the wine, the bay leaf and lightly season with salt and pepper. Next, add the clams and stir. Cover and let cook for 10 minutes over low heat.