check it. clams and scallops

So I get that it's been raining....pretty damn humid and miserable. I hate this weather. Any type of precipitation makes me want to melt like the wicked witch of the west. OK so she might not have melted, I don't have any authority on the matter but I digress. On to the second part of the slight debacle. I love to cook most of the time, but I get especially excited about spending time in a warm kitchen when it is nasty outside. Being in the comfort of my own home is essential.

Lately the worst thing has happened to me. I am a cook with out a kitchen. I am 26 and subsisting on instant coffee and takeout. I can't get into details but it has severely impeded my time exploring my culinary desires. But, I was able to squeeze in a Sunday evening making dinner in my friend Deb's apartment. What a saint! Well, it was a humid, rainy June Sunday and we all craved a light pasta dish. Check it we had fresh angel hair w/seafood in a light tomato sauce.

Feeds 4 People

1 dozen clams
1 lb bay scallops
2 packets fresh angel hair
1 tomato
1 shallot
2 cloves garlic
tomato paste
1 bunch kale
White wine
Veggie stock
Olive Oil
Butter
Parmesan

Boil a large pot of water and blanch the kale. When you remove it from the ice bath, cut it in 2 inch thick strips
At the same time, saute the shallot, garlic, tomato w 2 tbsp olive oil and a thin slice of butter.
Put a large pot of water to boil for the fresh pasta ( only takes about 1-2 min)
When ready, deglaze pan with 1/4 cup white wine. Add 1/4 cup stock. Add 2 tbsp tomato paste and put kale into the liquid and veggies. Submerge kale and cook for about 6 minutes.
After about 6 minutes, add the clams and scallops. Cover and let this simmer on low heat for about 6 more minutes.
At this time, add the angel hair, salt, boil and drain. Put on a serving platter. Pour the veggies, sauce and seafood over the pasta. Toss, add Parmesan and serve. Voila. Deliciosa!