Clam Pasta With Basil And Hot Pepper Recipe

Name: Clam Pasta With Basil And Hot Pepper
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE BASIL PUREE:; 1 cup basil leaves; 1 cup Italian parsley leaves; 3 garlic cloves, smashed to a paste; 1/4 cup olive oil; Salt and pepper; FOR THE PASTA:; 1 pound bucatini, spaghetti or linguine; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon crushed fennel seed, optional; 1/2 teaspoon peperoncino (hot red-pepper flakes); 4 pounds small clams, such as little neck or Manila, rinsed of sand; 1/2 cup dry white wine; Basil leaves, for garnish; Lemon wedges

Servings: persons

FOR THE BASIL PUREE:
1 cup basil leaves
1 cup Italian parsley leaves
3 garlic cloves, smashed to a paste
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper
FOR THE PASTA:
1 pound bucatini, spaghetti or linguine
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed fennel seed, optional
1/2 teaspoon peperoncino (hot red-pepper flakes)
4 pounds small clams, such as little neck or Manila, rinsed of sand
1/2 cup dry white wine
Basil leaves, for garnish
Lemon wedges

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1. Make the puree: Grind basil and parsley together in a food processor. (Alternatively, hand chop herbs or pound them in a mortar.) Add garlic paste and 1/4 cup olive oil and pulse to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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2. Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a rapid boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions, taking care to keep pasta quite al dente. It's best to use a timer, and drain pasta as soon as it's done.
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3. While pasta is cooking, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a heavy-bottomed wide pot with a lid over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic, fennel seed if using and pepperoncino, and let sizzle without browning, about 1 minute. Add clams, stirring to coat with a wooden spoon. Raise heat to high, add wine and put on the lid. Cook, covered, until all clams have opened, 5 to 7 minutes. Turn off heat. (Discard any clams that fail to open.)
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4. Add cooked pasta and basil puree to pot and toss gently to combine. Transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with basil leaves and lemon wedges.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE BASIL PUREE:, 1 cup basil leaves, 1 cup Italian parsley leaves, 3 garlic cloves, smashed to a paste, and more.

Yes, Clam Pasta With Basil And Hot Pepper 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.

Clam Pasta With Basil And Hot Pepper

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