Spaghetti with Clam Sauce and Fresh Tomato Recipe

Name: Spaghetti with Clam Sauce and Fresh Tomato
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 dozen littleneck clams; 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 4 large cloves garlic, chopped; 4 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves; 3 large ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped; 1/2 cup clam juice or dry white wine; Salt and freshly milled black pepper to taste; 1 1/2 tablespoons salt, for cooking pasta; 1 pound spaghetti or thin linguine; Italian or French bread, for the table

Servings: persons

3 dozen littleneck clams
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 large cloves garlic, chopped
4 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
3 large ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1/2 cup clam juice or dry white wine
Salt and freshly milled black pepper to taste
1 1/2 tablespoons salt, for cooking pasta
1 pound spaghetti or thin linguine
Italian or French bread, for the table

1
If possible, several hours before cooking clams, place them in a bowl with cold water and a handful of flour or cornmeal so that they can purge themselves.
2
Refrigerate.
3
Scrub clams well before using.
4
In a large skillet over medium-low heat, combine oil, garlic, and parsley, and cook until garlic softens.
5
Add tomatoes and allow to simmer 2 to 3 minutes.
6
Add clam juice or wine and simmer gently 3 to 4 minutes.
7
Add scrubbed clams, cover tightly, and steam over medium heat until clams open.
8
Add salt and pepper to taste.
9
Meanwhile, bring 4 to 5 quarts water to a rapid boil.
10
Add the 1 1/2 tablespoons salt and pasta.
11
Stir immediately and continue to stir frequently to prevent strands from sticking together.
12
Cook until pasta is al dente.
13
Drain and immediately add pasta to clam sauce in skillet; toss.
14
Serve immediately.
15
Do not add grated cheese (grated cheese should never be added to seafood sauces).
16
Pass Italian or French bread at the table for soaking up clam sauce left in platesnot a drop should go to waste!

366

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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: 3 dozen littleneck clams, 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, 4 large cloves garlic, chopped, 4 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti with Clam Sauce and Fresh Tomato 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.

Spaghetti with Clam Sauce and Fresh Tomato

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