Le Ricette

Spaghetti with Clams


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PREPARATION TIME
90 min
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DIFFICULTY
Medium
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TYPE
Main course


Ingredients for 4 people


1 box Barilla Spaghetti
50 Fresh Littleneck Clams
2 cloves Garlic Chopped Divided
1/2 teaspoon Red Chili Pepper Flakes
6 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Divided
1/2 cup Dry White Wine
1/2 cup Fresh Italian Parsley Chopped
28 ounces Crushed Tomatoes Canned


Ingredients


chili pepper
clam
dry white wine
parsley
tomato

Preparation 60 minutes preparation + 30 minutes cooking

1
Soak the clams in water and sea salt for one hour rinse well with fresh water (omit this step if using canned clams). Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

2
Heat half the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, sauté red pepper flakes and half the chopped garlic until golden, 1-2 minutes.

3
Add clams and wine to skillet, cover with lid, cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes or until clams are completely open. Discard any unopened clams.

4
Meanwhile, cook Spaghetti according to package directions, reserving 1-2 ladles (standard ladle is 4oz or 1/2 cup) of cooking water.

5
Remove the meat from approximately half of the clams discard empty shells and return meat to skillet.

6
In a separate skillet sauté remaining garlic in olive oil over medium heat for 2 minutes.

7
Add tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, simmer for 5 minutes. Add clams and wine to tomato sauce.
8
Drain Spaghetti, toss with the sauce until well combined add 1-2 ladles of cooking water to obtain desired consistency.

9
Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.


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