Cast-Iron Roasted Clams

Ingredients

• 16 garlic cloves
• 3 small red onions
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 ¾ pounds plum tomatoes
• 40 small hard-shelled clams (4 lb) such as littlenecks
• ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• + 4 more ingredients
• • 1 14-inch cast-iron skillet with lid, or a 17- by 12-inch heavy roasting pan (preferably dark metal) and heavy-duty foil
  • 3 pounds medium red potatoes
  • ½ teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley

Preheat oven to 500°F. Cut potatoes into 1/2-inch-thick slices and toss with garlic, onions, oil, salt, and pepper in skillet (or roasting pan). Roast in middle of oven until potatoes begin to brown, about 15 minutes. Add tomatoes, tossing to combine, and roast until skins wrinkle and split, abou...

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