Spaghetti Alle Vonghole - Spaghetti With Clams

Name: Spaghetti Alle Vonghole - Spaghetti With Clams
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2.5 pounds very fresh clams; 3 stalks of fresh coriander; 4 garlic cloves with pink skin on and crushed with back of a knife; 6 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1/4 cup white wine; 1 or 2 dry chillies - optional; 12 ounces spaghetti; salt; 1 tablespoon coriander leaves finely chopped; lemon for garnish

Servings: persons

1
Wash the fresh clams very well under running cold water and then leave them in cold salted water for 1 hour. Drain.
2
Heat the olive oil, the garlic cloves, the stalks of fresh coriander (they have an amazing flavour) and the chilli cut in small pieces. When the garlic starts to sizzle add the clams, cover the pan with a lid and saute for 3 minutes.
3
Add the white wine and let the alcohol evaporate. Remove from the heat and allow to cool to handle. Remove the clams from the cooking liquid, reserving the cooking liquid.
4
When cool enough to handle, take the clams out of their shells and reserve them.
5
Strain the cooking liquid through a very fine sieve and reserve.
6
Cook the pasta al dente. Drain, put back in the pot, add the clams and a ladle of cooking liquid and bring sauce to a simmer. Immediately remove from heat, cover with the lid and allow to stand for 2 minutes.
7
Serve immediately sprinkled with coriander leaves and chopped edges of lemon.
8
To freeze the cooked clams, proceed until step 5, divide clams and cooking liquid in small containers and freeze up to 3 months.

348

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* 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: 2.5 pounds very fresh clams, 3 stalks of fresh coriander, 4 garlic cloves with pink skin on and crushed with back of a knife, 6 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti Alle Vonghole - 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!