Name: Spaghetti with Clams
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
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)

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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.

4.82 from 60 votes

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Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Clams, Herbs, Pasta, Seafood, Spaghetti

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 20

Servings: 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