Spaghettini with Corn and Clams Recipe

Name: Spaghettini with Corn and Clams
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 12 ounces spaghettini; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 20 littleneck clams (about 2 pounds), scrubbed; 3/4 cup dry white wine; 2 ears of corn, kernels removed, cobs reserved; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; Grated zest of 1 lemon; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; Freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

Kosher salt
12 ounces spaghettini
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
20 littleneck clams (about 2 pounds), scrubbed
3/4 cup dry white wine
2 ears of corn, kernels removed, cobs reserved
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Grated zest of 1 lemon
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Freshly ground pepper

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2
Add the pasta and cook as the label directs.
3
Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain.
4
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
5
Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 3 minutes.
6
Add the clams, wine, corn kernels and cobs, red pepper flakes and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cover, increase the heat to high and cook until the clams open, about 7 minutes.
7
Discard the corn cobs and any unopened clams.
8
Add the butter, lemon zest and pasta to the pot with the clams; toss to coat, about 1 minute.
9
Add some of the reserved pasta cooking water to loosen the sauce if the pasta seems dry.
10
Stir in the parsley and season with salt and pepper.
11
Serve drizzled with olive oil.
12
Photograph by David Malosh

225

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Kosher salt, 12 ounces spaghettini, 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling, 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Spaghettini with Corn and 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.

Spaghettini with Corn and Clams

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