Reviewed: Apr. 16, 2009

This was excellent. I added an extra can of clams, with juice, an extra can of tomato paste, for a richer tomato flavor. And definantly top with feta. Great flavor! I hate when I stuff myself wich I usually don't, but this was so good.

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KP5

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Aug. 24, 2008

Similar to Manhatten Clam Chowder but thicker. I made this for my little brother and his "Muddin' Redneck Buddies." I paired this with a Tuscan dipping sauce and a good crusty french bread that ripped apart. They all looked at me like I'd plopped them into a 5-star restaurant! They were cautious on the first bite - but before long I realized that not an ounce was left over! I really didn't divert from the recipe except by adding some additional italian herbs and hot sauce! PS. Now they are always asking my little brother when I'm cooking for them again!

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AMBROSIA1968

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Elmira, New York, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 31, 2008

Delicious, though I had to change some ingredient amounts due to how little or how much I had on hand. Even when using less garlic (only 2 cloves) and plenty of oregano, red pepper, and crushed bay leaves, this recipe was still great. Unluckily (surprising too, when compared to the picture next to the recipe), there wasn't enough volume to the sauce to really cover the pasta. It turned out looking kind of like seafood style spaghetti and meatballs. Still, the aroma and taste were wonderful. The advice to top with feta cheese really helped to make the meal!

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zox67

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: May 8, 2008

This is a lot like the base recipe I use when I make my own sauce. I think next time I'll use a 28oz can of whole tomatoes instead. I like the sauce consistancy you get with the whole. The diced I used had really big pieces of tomatoe that never really broke down and my family likes a smoother sauce. I also used 3 cans of clams, but I bought chopped instead of baby. It was fine, but I think next time I will use 4 or more cans. The volumne of tomatoes vs clams was a little off. Nice flavor and easy to make. Thanks for sharing. Oh, I thought the oregano amount was a little on the high side so I cut that in half. I'm not a beg fan of the herb.

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SWEETJAM

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Tempe, Arizona, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 18, 2008

This was FABULOUS!!!!!! I do love clams so I may be a bit biased. I used garlic peeled tomatoes and doubled the amount of garlic called for and also doubled the amount of clams (minus the juice on the doubling portions). The flavours in this sauce were wonderful!!!! I would rate this in my top 5 pasta dishes ever. I rate this a 10 star recipe and my husband rated it a 4.5 star recipe. We would both want this again on our regular rotation. I served this with a salad and some garlic bread. I also served the dish over spaghetti with feta cheese. When I make this dish again (which I definitely will!) I will use all fresh tomatoes in place of the canned. I think with all the spices in this dish...the fresh tomatoes would be an amazing enhancement. This was a GREAT one!! A MUST try...especially if you love garlic and clams like we do!!! Thank you!!!!!!

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RedVinoGirl

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Living In: Springboro, Ohio, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 3, 2008

This was absolutely amazing! Everything about this recipe was awesome, from preparation to eating the leftovers the next day! This is definitely easy to prepare, and was fun to make with the kids. The aroma throughout the house was spell bounding and the taste is wonderful. For me it bought back memories of when I was visiting my family in Corfu and is the perfect comfort food. I added the extra clams, not because of just what the other reviewers suggested, but because I love clams as well. I also sprinkled a little feta cheese on top and man oh man, everyones plates were clean. I HIGHLY suggest this recipe and will be making it over and over again.

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Nik Louvros

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Wellsville, New York, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 20, 2007

It's funny...when it's been awhile since I've found a 5-star recipe, I start to get antsy and try to give 5 stars to 3- or 4-star recipes. It takes a recipe like this to bring me back down to earth and remind me that there IS such a thing as a TRUE 5-STAR RECIPE!! This dish is absolutely AWESOME. I would totally go to a restaurant JUST to eat this meal. It's super easy to make, it looks pretty, and HOLY CRUD does it taste GOOD. The only change I made was to double the clams (extra clams were drained). I served it over whole wheat pasta and topped with feta, as suggested by the recipe submitter. Thanks so much to Jennifer AND her mother-in-law for this perfect recipe. :-) UPDATE: I made this again tonight with what I had on hand. I was not able to add the extra clams or top with feta. Man, what a DIFFERENCE!! Tonight's version was on the "good" side of "Ok." From now on, I will ALWAYS make sure to double the clams and top with feta!!

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RedRobynNAU

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Tucson, Arizona, USA

Living In: Chandler, Arizona, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 24, 2007

Very good and easy. I didn't change anything on the recipe.

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Carter

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Mar. 28, 2007

Yummy! ...I'm so glad this was listed in the Daily Recipes section; otherwise, I'm not sure I would have come across it. Absolutely delicious -- and easy!

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