Spaghetti with Clams is a dish that reminds me of holidays in Italy. The fresh clams, the al dente spaghetti, the hint of chilli and the background hit of garlic. This main dish is ready within 20 minutes but looks for more complex. Serve with a crisp Chilled Pinot Grigio for a perfect romantic meal. I use chicken stock for the base of the sauce but dry white wine or water are good substitutes.

Spaghetti with Clams
A tasty dish with the least amount of effort. A perfect dish all year round.
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Servings: 6 People
Calories: 368kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lbs spaghetti linguini
- 5 cloves garlic peel/mince
- ¼ cup chicken stock
- 36 large clams cleaned
- 2 tbsp mascarpone
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ bunch parsley chop
- ¼ cup olive oil
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place a large pan of salter water over a high heat and bring to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to the packet instructions until the spaghetti is al dente.1 lbs spaghetti
- Drain the pasta retaining a mug of the pasta water.
- Add a large frying pan over a medium high heat and add the oil. When hot, add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until the garlic has turned golden. Normally with 2 minutes.5 cloves garlic, ¼ cup olive oil, ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- Add the clams and the chicken stock, place a lid on the pan and simmer until the clams have opened. No more than 5 – 7 minutes normally.36 large clams, ¼ cup chicken stock
- Add the spaghetti and toss together getting everything coated.
- Add the mascarpone and stir in the melt and reduce the heat to a medium while the spaghetti takes on the flavour of the liquid. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Literally no more than one minute.salt, pepper, 2 tbsp mascarpone
- Serve immediately with a sprinkle of the parsley in pre warmed bowls.½ bunch parsley
Notes
Throw away any clams that do not open. It means that they are not fresh.
Nutrition
Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 0.3mg | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 192mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg