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Clams Pesto
🇮🇹 Italian

Clams Pesto

🇮🇹 Italian

A creamy, swooshable italian dip built around clams — built for torn bread and long evenings. About 10 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 10 min Cook 0 min Serves 6 Easy

Ingredients

  • Saltto taste
  • Garlic2 cloves, grated
  • Lemon1/2, juiced
  • Fresh Basil60 g
  • Olive Oil3 tbsp, good and fruity
  • Parmesan Cheese50 g
  • Dried Oregano1/2 tsp
  • Clams800 g, cleaned
  • Pine Nuts40 g

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the clams — roast, boil or mash it depending on what it is, until completely soft.

  2. 2

    Beat it smooth with the olive oil, adding it in a slow stream for a silky texture.

  3. 3

    Season with the garlic, lemon juice, dried oregano and salt — taste as you go.

  4. 4

    Swoosh onto a plate with a spoon-back of oil, a sprinkle of fresh basil, and serve with warm bread.

Chef's tip

Prep everything before the heat goes on — italian cooking moves fast once it starts.

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Watch how it's made

Video: How to make Ocean Wise Clam Pasta with Pesto Sauce · on YouTube