Clam Pasta Recipe
Delicious Clam Pasta Recipe with spaghetti, fresh clams, and a white wine sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal
Pasta Ingredients
- 14 ounces spaghetti
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ medium onion chopped
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup bottled clam juice or chicken broth
- 2 pounds fresh clams (littleneck or Manila preferred)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Instructions
Cook the pasta according to the package directions until just shy of al dente. Drain and reserve ½ cup of the pasta water.
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the white wine and let it bubble for 3-4 minutes until mostly evaporated.
Add the clam juice and clams. Bring to a simmer, then cook covered for 4-6 minutes until the clams open up. Discard any clams that have not opened.
Add the drained pasta. Increase the heat to high and cook the pasta until it absorbs most of the clam juice and is tender, about 1-2 minutes.
Remove from the heat and toss with the red pepper flakes, parsley, butter, and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. If the pasta is dry, add some of the reserved pasta water. Enjoy!
Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg
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