Italian Clams Bake
A classic Italian dish featuring fresh clams, garlic, and herbs, all baked to perfection. This recipe serves 4 and is perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
- β1 pound clams
- β4 cloves garlic
- β2 tablespoons olive oil
- β1/4 cup white wine
- β1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- β1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- βto taste salt
- βto taste pepper
- β1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C).
- 2
Rinse the clams and remove any broken shells or debris.
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 4
Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 5
Add the clams and cook for 2-3 minutes until they start to open.
- 6
Transfer the clams to a baking dish.
- 7
Add the white wine, parsley, basil, salt, and pepper to the baking dish.
- 8
Top the clams with the grated Parmesan cheese.
- 9
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- 10
Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.