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Spaghetti With Clams
A perfect recipe for a romantic dinner!
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Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
15
minutes
mins
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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