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    HOME » Recipes » Pizza

    Published: Dec 2, 2014 · Modified: Feb 18, 2021· This website generates income via ads ·

    White Clam Pizza

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    I have heard that there are people who don't like pizza. I don't remember ever meeting one.

    I love pepperoni, BBQ chicken, and artichoke bacon pizzas.I had heard of the white clam pizza made famous by Pepe's in New Haven, Connecticut. Last week I find a copycat recipe online and gave it a try. The chickens ate well that night my friend. We did not. The pizza was horrible.

    Not willing to give up, I signed up for a free online pizza class at Craftsy. The class, taught by master bread baker Peter Reinhart, was awesome. In the class you learn how to make four different pizza crusts and several different pizzas. I really enjoyed the class and couldn't wait to try out what I had just learned.

    White Clam Pizza at theeggfarm.com

    I knew I had to try to the white clam pizza again. I chose the American style Neopolitan crust and made my own recipe for the clam sauce, which was actually more of a topping.

    The pizza was delicious. Michael said I nailed the crust!

    You really must take the free class at Craftsy because the dough technique is worth the time spent. Remember the class is FREE! I have no affiliation with Craftsy nor have I been compensated, I am just sharing.

    I used whole clams, olive oil, garlic, shallots, and butter for the sauce. I topped the pizza with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, crushed red pepper, and clams in the shells! I garnished with a little fresh parsley when the pizza came out of the oven.

    White Clam Pizza at theeggfarm.com

    The pizza dough recipe makes enough for four crusts and can be refrigerated for three days or frozen for three months. I am excited to see what other pizzas I can make with this beautiful dough.

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    I loved that the pizza slices held their shape and didn't fold under when lifted.

    White Clam Pizza at theeggfarm.com

    And just look at all those air pockets in the crust.

    White Clam Pizza at theeggfarm.com

    Here is the recipe for the clam sauce. You can find the recipe for the dough at Craftsy.com!

    White Clam Pizza

    Fresh clams, shallots, creamy cheese and sauce on pizza dough, topped with clams in the shell!
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 4 slices
    Calories 521 kcal

    Equipment

    • Non-Stick skillet
    • Pizza stone pr pizza pan

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 12" pizza crust
    • 1 pound of fresh or frozen clams cooked
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 large shallots finely diced
    • 2-3 cloves garlic finely chopped
    • 1 teaspoon chile paste
    • 1 cup grated whole milk mozzarella
    • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    • Freshly chopped flat leaf parsley for garnish

    Instructions
     

    • Steam the clams in chicken water until the shells open, Set aside.
    • Prepare crust for pizza and shape into a 12 inch circle.
    • Preheat oven to 500 degrees with a pizza stone in place if you have one. If not, you can use a pizza pan.
    • Rinse the clams and drain on paper towels. Remove the meat from the clams but reserve eight in the shell to top the pizza.
    • You can put all the clams in the sauce if you prefer not to have shells on top. But, you'll be missing the delicious melted cheese you pull off the hot shells.
    • Chop the clams in quarters.
    • Melt the butter and olive oil in a non-stick skillet. Add the shallot and cook until translucent.
    • Add the garlic and chile paste and cook an additional minute. Add the chopped clams. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
    • Spread the clam topping on the pizza and spread evenly to one inch of the edge of the crust.
    • Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly on top and add the clams in shells to the top of the pizza.
    • Sprinkle the Parmesan and crushed red pepper over the top.
    • Bake the pizza on the hot pizza stone or on a pizza pan for 12 minutes or until the crust is light brown on the bottom and the cheese is bubbly and beginning to brown in places. Remove from the oven, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    White Clam Pizza
    Serving Size
     
    2 slices
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    521
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    25
    g
    38
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    12
    g
    60
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    1
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    9
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    48
    mg
    16
    %
    Sodium
     
    955
    mg
    40
    %
    Potassium
     
    96
    mg
    3
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    53
    g
    18
    %
    Fiber
     
    2
    g
    8
    %
    Sugar
     
    3
    g
    3
    %
    Protein
     
    21
    g
    42
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    547
    IU
    11
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    2
    mg
    2
    %
    Calcium
     
    318
    mg
    32
    %
    Iron
     
    3
    mg
    17
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Approximate nutrition information is provided as a convenience and courtesy only. You are encouraged to do your own calculations if precise data is required.

    Keyword clams, pizza, pizza dough, sauce
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    I am Mary, the blogger behind "Oh That's Good!" I am a former nurse, former hobby farm blogger, former vintage shop owner, and current food blogger. I live with my husband and our little mutt Tucker in a lovely retirement community. I am cooking for two and taking inspiration from old cookbooks, magazines, and memories of watching my mother and grandmother cook. I like reducing my food waste and exorbitant grocery bills! I am busy rewriting my recipes for two servings with the option of adjusting the recipe up to four or six servings with just one click.

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