Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 (6 1/2 ounce.) can clams, liquid removed
  • 1 medium onion, minced
  • 1/3 c. carrot, finely minced
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 1 (28 ounce.) can plum tomatoes, cut and undrained
  • 2 to 3 tbsp. tomato paste (optional)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 pound pkg. Creamettes elbow macaroni, uncooked
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 10 drops warm pepper sauce
  • 1 (8 to 10 ounce.) pkg. frzn, cooked shrimp, thawed and liquid removed
  • 2 tbsp. minced fresh basil

Method

  • In medium skillet; heat 3 Tbsp.
  • oil.
  • Add in clams, onion, carrot, and garlic.
  • Cook till onion is tender.
  • Stir in next 5 ingredients.
  • Simmer 20 min, stirring occasionally.
  • Add in shrimp and 1 Tbsp.
  • basil; simmer 5 min.
  • Keep hot.
  • Prepare macaroni according to package directions; drain.
  • Combine macaroni, remaining oil, and basil; toss to coat.
  • Place shrimp mix in individual dishes.
  • Mound macaroni mix proportionately on shrimp mix.
  • Top with Parmesan cheese.
  • Garnish as desired.