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Spaghetti with clams

Spaghetti With Clams

A perfect recipe for a romantic dinner!
5 from 20 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g spaghetti
  • 500 g clams
  • 500 g cherry tomatoes
  • 100 ml olive oil extra virgin
  • ½ glass whte wine dry
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley
  • 1 pinch sea/rock salt
  • 1 dash black pepper freshly ground

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the clams thoroughly in cold water and drain well.
  • Before you start working on the sauce, boil the spaghetti in slightly salted water.
  • Meantime, in a large saucepan, heat the extra virgin olive oil.
  • Add garlic (sliced), cherry tomatoes (halved), salt, pepper and chilli flakes. Cook for a minute.
  • Add the wine.
  • When it starts boiling, add the clams and cover the pan with a lid. Allow to steam for a few minutes, until the shells begin to open.
  • If you decided to use prawns, wash and add them to the mix. I prefer not to cut the prawns as they shrink at high temperature. Stir for one minute.
  • When you decide the pasta is ready, drain it immediately.
  • Add the spaghetti to the clam mix in the saucepan and stir well.
  • Turn the hob off and add the parsley (finely chopped). You should never cook the parsley if you want to preserve the aroma.
  • You can sprinkle a few drops of crude extra virgin olive oil to enhance the flavour.
  • Serve with a Pinot Grigio or even a sparkling white. 

Notes

The quantities are perfect for a family, although you might find yourself rushing the children to bed after dinner!
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