Basic Pasta alle Vongole Recipe

Name: Basic Pasta alle Vongole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large or 2 regular packs Asari or Manila clams in their shells, de-sanded and washed; 5 to 6 Tomato (cherry or small regular); 3 tbsp Extra virgin or pure olive oil; 1 tbsp Finely chopped garlic; 1 Small red chili pepper (de-seeded); 100 ml White wine; 100 ml Water; 300 grams Linguine (pasta); 1 dash Pepper; 1 tsp Extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

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Add the ingredients to a pan and heat.
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The black thin ingredient on the left of the photo are sundried tomatoes marinated in oil.
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It's not a basic ingredient, but it add richness to the flavor.
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When the pan is fragrant, add clams white wine water tomatoes in that order.
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Cut the tomatoes in half beforehand, and crush them as you add them to the pan.
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Cover with a lid and simmer over high heat.
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Don't remove the lid until the clams all open up.
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When they are all open, you won't hear noise from the pan.
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Turn off the heat and wait for the pasta to finish cooking.
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Add the perfectly-timed pasta to the pan and toss with the other ingredients.
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Linguine soaks in the flavors well and it doesn't get too soggy.
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Turn off the heat, drizzle extra virgin olive oil and pepper, toss again, and it's done!
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I had a bit too much of everything this time, so I transferred it to a larger pot halfway through.

151

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 1 large or 2 regular packs Asari or Manila clams in their shells, de-sanded and washed, 5 to 6 Tomato (cherry or small regular), 3 tbsp Extra virgin or pure olive oil, 1 tbsp Finely chopped garlic, and more.

Yes, Basic Pasta alle Vongole falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Basic Pasta alle Vongole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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