Spaghetti with Clams Recipe

Name: Spaghetti with Clams
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound dried spaghetti; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 shallots, thinly sliced; 5 to 7 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 1/2 pounds Manila clams, scrubbed clean; 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced into small cubes; Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 lemon, zested, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 pound dried spaghetti
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 shallots, thinly sliced
5 to 7 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 1/2 pounds Manila clams, scrubbed clean
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced into small cubes
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 lemon, zested, for garnish

1
In a large pot, bring to a boil 6 quarts of salted water.
2
Add pasta, stirring constantly in the beginning to prevent it from sticking together.
3
Cook until al dente, about 8 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large saute pan.
5
When almost smoking, add shallots and garlic and saute until soft and translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes, being careful not to burn the garlic.
6
Add the clams and wine.
7
Cover and simmer for 6 to 8 minutes or until most clams have opened.
8
Add 2 tablespoons chopped parsley.
9
Whisk in butter to thicken sauce slightly.
10
Drain pasta in a colander.
11
Do not rinse pasta with water - this will remove the pasta's natural starches.
12
Place pasta into the clam saute pan and mix thoroughly.
13
Check seasoning.
14
Pour pasta into large serving bowl.
15
Zest lemon over the dish, being carefull not to zest the white part of the lemon, which is bitter.
16
Garnish with remaining parsley.
17
Serve immediately.

520

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 1 pound dried spaghetti, 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 2 shallots, thinly sliced, 5 to 7 cloves garlic, finely chopped, 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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