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cast iron skillet of italian baked rice and clams being served with a big spoon

Italian Baked Rice and Clams

Italian Baked Rice and Clams combines the heartiness of a casserole with the fresh, briny taste of the sea, creating a symphony of flavors and textures that captivate the palate.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6
Calories 359 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium white onion chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ cup white wine
  • 500 g 1 pound de-shelled pre-cooked clams
  • 2 ½ cup chicken stock
  • 250 g ½ pound potatoes, peeled and sliced thinly
  • 1 cup tomatoes
  • 1 ¼ cups camolino rice
  • cup parmesan
  • ½ cup sharp cheese like gouda or cheddar, shredded

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 160C/325F.
  • Heat up olive oil and saute onions for 5 minutes. Mix in garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in white wine and let it evaporate. Season onions with a pinch of salt and pepper, transfer onto a separate plate.
    3 tablespoon olive oil, 1 medium white onion, 3 garlic cloves, ½ cup white wine
    onions and garlic being sauteed to make italian baked rice and clams
  • Drizzle some olive oil into a pan and add half of the sliced potatoes. Season with a pinch of salt, add half of the rice, half of the cooked onions, half of the tomatoes, half of the parmesan, season with some salt, repeat all the layers once more. Top with shredded cheese and clams. Pour chicken stock into the pan.
    500 g 1 pound de-shelled pre-cooked clams, 2 ½ cup chicken stock, 250 g ½ pound potatoes, peeled and sliced thinly, 1 cup tomatoes, 1 ¼ cups camolino rice, ⅓ cup parmesan, ½ cup sharp cheese
    layering ingredients in a cast iron skillet to make italian baked rice and clams
  • Cover the pan with a piece of parchment and bake for 1 hour.
    final step of adding broth to other ingredients to make italian baked rice and clams

Nutrition

Calories: 359kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 13gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 309mgPotassium: 442mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 386IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 167mgIron: 1mg
Keyword clams
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