Clams in Cartoccio

Name: Clams in Cartoccio
Ingredients: 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 4 ounces pancetta, sliced ⅛ inch thick and cut into ⅛-inch pieces; 2 red bell peppers, cored, seeded, and cut into ¼-inch pieces; 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 2 to 3 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes; 1 cup dry white wine; 0.5 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 3 pounds New Zealand cockles or small clams, such as Manilas, scrubbed; 12 ripe Sungold or cherry tomatoes, halved

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Martha Stewart Test Kitchen

Updated on December 12, 2012

Servings:

6

This mouthwatering recipe for clams in cartoccio is courtesy of Mario Batali and has been adapted for "The Martha Stewart Show."

Ingredients

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 ounces pancetta, sliced ⅛ inch thick and cut into ⅛-inch pieces
2 red bell peppers, cored, seeded, and cut into ¼-inch pieces
6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 to 3 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup dry white wine
½ cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
3 pounds New Zealand cockles or small clams, such as Manilas, scrubbed
12 ripe Sungold or cherry tomatoes, halved

Directions

Preheat a grill or grill pan.
Heat oil and pancetta in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until pancetta begins to brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Add bell peppers, garlic, and pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until peppers begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add wine and bring to a boil. Stir in parsley and remove from heat; let cool completely.
Place six 12-inch squares of heavy-duty foil on a large work surface. Fold up the edges of each foil square to form a shallow bowl. Divide clams and pancetta mixture, with its liquid, evenly between foil bowls. Top each with 4 tomato halves. Bring the 4 corners of each foil packet up over the clams like a hobo sack; twist ends together and crimp edges to enclose.
Place foil packets on grill. Listen for the juices to begin bubbling, 2 to 3 minutes. Continue cooking 4 minutes more. Transfer packets to a large platter and serve immediately, taking care to keep your face away from the steam when opening.