Spaghetti with Clams Recipe

Name: Spaghetti with Clams
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Coarse salt; 1 pound spaghetti; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 small dried chile, crumbled, or pinch of red pepper flakes; 1 1/2 pounds littleneck clams, scrubbed; 1 cup dry white wine; 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus whole leaves for garnish; Juice of 1 lemon; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; Freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

Coarse salt
1 pound spaghetti
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 small dried chile, crumbled, or pinch of red pepper flakes
1 1/2 pounds littleneck clams, scrubbed
1 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus whole leaves for garnish
Juice of 1 lemon
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Freshly ground black pepper

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil; salt generously.
2
Add the spaghetti, and cook until slightly underdone, about 7 minutes.
3
Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
4
Set aside.
5
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
6
Add the garlic and chile; cook until the garlic is golden, about 2 minutes.
7
Add the clams and white wine, and raise heat to high.
8
Bring to a boil; cover, and cook, shaking occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes, until the clams open.
9
Stir in the parsley.
10
Transfer to a bowl; set aside.
11
Return the skillet to medium-high heat.
12
Add the reserved pasta water and lemon juice; reduce until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
13
Remove from heat; whisk in the butter.
14
Add the clam mixture and spaghetti.
15
Cook over medium-low heat until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
16
Season with salt and pepper; garnish with parsley.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Coarse salt, 1 pound spaghetti, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, 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.

Spaghetti with Clams

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