A New Spaghetti with Clams Recipe

Name: A New Spaghetti with Clams
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 36 littleneck clams (the smaller the better); 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 3 cloves garlic; 1 ounce Canadian bacon or 1 ounce smoked ham, thinly sliced; ¼ teaspoon hot pepper flakes; ½ cup dry white vermouth or ½ cup dry white wine; 1 cup bottled clam broth or 1 cup fish stock; 1 baking potato, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch dice (about 1/2 pound); 8 ounces spaghetti (spaghettini and linguini can be used); 12 flat leaf parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

36 littleneck clams (the smaller the better)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic
1 ounce Canadian bacon or 1 ounce smoked ham, thinly sliced
¼ teaspoon hot pepper flakes
½ cup dry white vermouth or ½ cup dry white wine
1 cup bottled clam broth or 1 cup fish stock
1 baking potato, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch dice (about 1/2 pound)
8 ounces spaghetti (spaghettini and linguini can be used)
12 flat leaf parsley, chopped

1
Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot for cooking pasta.
2
Scrub
3
the clam shells under cold water with a stiff bristle brush.
4
Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet.
5
Add the garlic and cook over a medium heat until fragrant but not brown, about 1 minute.
6
Stir in the bacon and pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute.
7
Add vermouth and bring to a boil.
8
Add the clam broth, and bring to a boil.
9
Stir in the potatoes and clams, tightly cover the pan, and cook until the shells open and the potatoes are tender, about 8 minutes.
10
Cook the spaghetti in the boiling water until al dente, about 8 minutes.
11
Drain the pasta in a colander.
12
Stir it into the sauce and cook until thoroughly heated and coated with sauce, about 2 minutes.
13
Stir in the parsley and serve at once.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 36 littleneck clams (the smaller the better), 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 3 cloves garlic, 1 ounce Canadian bacon or 1 ounce smoked ham, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, A New Spaghetti with Clams falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

A New Spaghetti with Clams

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