🔪 Step-by-Step Cooking Guide
Sauté the Base
Heat olive oil and cook tomato paste until it deepens in color.
Add paprika, thyme, and oregano for a fragrant foundation.
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Simmer the Broth
Add fire-roasted tomatoes, water, sliced sausage, and diced fennel.
Simmer until fennel is tender and sausage flavors meld.
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Add the Clams
Increase heat and add clams. Cook until they open (7–10 minutes).
Discard any unopened clams.
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Finish with Wine & Vinegar
Stir in Madeira and red wine vinegar for depth and brightness.
Drizzle with olive oil before serving.
