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Snails in Sauce

Snails in Sauce

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Snails in sauce is a typical dish of Sardinian tradition, rich in Mediterranean flavors and authentic taste. This recipe will transport you directly to Sardinia! The snails are stewed in a tasty tomato and aromatic sauce, perfect to enjoy as an appetizer or main course.

Difficulty: Easy
Cooking: min
Preparation: 90 min
Country: Italia

Ingredients

No. Servings
  • Garlic3cloves
  • Onion1small
  • Tomato paste2tablespoons
  • Snails1Kg
  • Olive oil3tablespoons
  • Tomato puree750mL
  • Parsley1bunch
  • Saltto taste
  • Carrot1
  • Whole chili peppersto taste

Preparation

  1. STEP 1 OF 4

    Soak the snails in cold water for about 1 hour to purge them, wash them well, and transfer them to a large pot with cold water and garlic cloves.

  2. STEP 2 OF 4

    Cook over very low heat so that they all stay out, add salt and cook for 30 minutes. Bring to a boil, skim occasionally, and drain them.

  3. STEP 3 OF 4

    In the meantime, prepare a basic sauce with your preferred aromas; I sauté onion and carrot with chili pepper and then add the tomato puree.

  4. STEP 4 OF 4

    Add the snails to the sauce, cook for another 20 minutes. You can add fresh basil at the end to your liking.

General Information

Storage notes

Store for a maximum of 2 days

More information

Snails in sauce are great to enjoy hot, but also cold. They can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days and can be reheated when ready to eat. We suggest a good Sardinian red wine as a beverage.

Origin

Italia, Sardegna

Analysis

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Macronutrients (100 gr)

Energy (kcal)62.92
Carbohydrates (g)2.02
of which Sugars (g)2.02
Fat (g)2.81
of which Saturates (g)0.34
Protein (g)7.17
Fiber (g)0.59
Sale (g)0.12
  • Proteins
    7.17g·57%
  • Carbohydrates
    2.02g·16%
  • Fats
    2.81g·22%
  • Fibers
    0.59g·5%