Spaghetti With Clams Recipe

Name: Spaghetti With Clams
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 quarts water; 1 pound uncooked spaghetti; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup water; 48 littleneck clams (about 3 pounds); 2 1/2 cups chopped seeded peeled tomato (about 1 1/2 pounds); 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/3 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1/4 cup extravirgin olive oil; Flat-leaf parsley sprigs

Servings: persons

6 quarts water
1 pound uncooked spaghetti
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
48 littleneck clams (about 3 pounds)
2 1/2 cups chopped seeded peeled tomato (about 1 1/2 pounds)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup extravirgin olive oil
Flat-leaf parsley sprigs

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Bring 6 quarts water to a boil in a large stockpot. Stir in pasta; partially cover, and return to a boil, stirring frequently. Cook 6 minutes or until pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally. Drain; place in a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt, tossing well; keep warm.
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While pasta cooks, bring 1 cup water to a boil in a large Dutch oven. Add clams; cover and cook 6 minutes or until shells open. Remove clams from pan with a slotted spoon, reserving 2 cups of cooking liquid in pan. Add tomato and garlic; reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in fresh parsley and oil; cook 15 seconds. Serve tomato mixture and clams over spaghetti. Garnish with parsley sprigs.
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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: 6 quarts water, 1 pound uncooked spaghetti, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 cup water, 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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