Spaghetti with Oven Baked Clams Recipe

Name: Spaghetti with Oven Baked Clams
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 40 littleneck clams, well scrubbed; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 10 garlic cloves, smashed with the back of a knife; 1/4 pound pancetta, small dice; 2 dried red chiles; Handful fresh basil leaves; 1/4 cup white wine; 2 pints cherry tomatoes,(yellow and red), stemmed; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound spaghetti

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
3
Meanwhile, scrub the clams with a stiff brush under cold running water and discard any that are open.
4
Put a medium roasting pan over 2 burners.
5
Add the olive oil, garlic, pancetta, chiles, and herbs and cook until the pancetta renders, 3 to 4 minutes.
6
Add the clams, the wine, tomatoes, and a good amount of pepper and toss that all together.
7
Transfer pan to oven and roast until the clams open, about 10 minutes.
8
While the clams are cooking, drop the pasta into the water for 7 to 8 minutes.
9
Drain.
10
Dump the drained pasta into a serving bowl, and toss with clams.
11
Garnish with fresh basil leaves, freshly ground black pepper and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 40 littleneck clams, well scrubbed, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling, 10 garlic cloves, smashed with the back of a knife, 1/4 pound pancetta, small dice, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti with Oven Baked 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spaghetti with Oven Baked Clams

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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