Spaghetti with Clams and Braised Greens Recipe

Name: Spaghetti with Clams and Braised Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 8 garlic cloves, crushed; 4 dozen littleneck clams; 2 cups dry white wine; 2 jarred roasted red peppers, drained; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1 pound Swiss chard or collard greens, stemmed and chopped (8 cups); Kosher salt; Pepper; 1/2 pound spaghetti; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed and chilled; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for garnish

Servings: persons

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
8 garlic cloves, crushed
4 dozen littleneck clams
2 cups dry white wine
2 jarred roasted red peppers, drained
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 pound Swiss chard or collard greens, stemmed and chopped (8 cups)
Kosher salt
Pepper
1/2 pound spaghetti
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed and chilled
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for garnish

1
In a large pot, heat 1/4 cup of the oil.
2
Add half of the garlic and cook over moderate heat, stirring, for 1 minute.
3
Stir in the clams.
4
Add the wine and bring to a boil.
5
Cover and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, 5 to 7 minutes; as the clams open, transfer them to a baking sheet.
6
Discard any unopened clams.
7
Strain the cooking liquid through a sieve into a blender.
8
Add the roasted peppers and puree until smooth.
9
Wash out the pot, then heat the remaining 1/4 cup of oil in it.
10
Add the remaining garlic and cook over moderate heat, stirring, for 1 minute.
11
Stir in the crushed red pepper and Swiss chard in batches until the chard is just wilted, about 3 minutes.
12
Stir in the roasted pepper broth and season with salt and pepper.
13
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the spaghetti until al dente; drain.
14
Add the pasta to the Swiss chard mixture along with the butter, lemon zest, lemon juice and the 1/2 cup of grated cheese.
15
Add the clams and toss to heat through.
16
Transfer the pasta and broth to shallow bowls, garnish with grated cheese and serve.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 8 garlic cloves, crushed, 4 dozen littleneck clams, 2 cups dry white wine, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti with Clams and Braised Greens 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 and Braised Greens

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