Are you a seafood lover looking for a delicious and easy-to-make pasta dish? Look no further than Bucatini with Red Clam Sauce! This classic Italian dish is made with tender bucatini pasta tossed in a rich and flavorful sauce made with fresh clams, succulent shrimp, and savory pancetta. The briny flavor of the seafood pairs perfectly with the tangy tomatoes and aromatic herbs in the sauce, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This recipe also includes a vegetarian option, so everyone can enjoy this delectable dish. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, this step-by-step guide will help you create a restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your own home. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we dive into the world of Bucatini with Red Clam Sauce!
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BUCATINI WITH RED CLAM SAUCE AND HOT PEPPER
This recipe calls for mostly canned and jarred items. Keep them on hand, and you'll always have the fixings for a satisfying dinner.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- While bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil, heat oil with garlic, oregano, and a large pinch of red-pepper flakes in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until fragrant and garlic is golden, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in tomatoes and their juice, and the reserved clam juice. Bring to a simmer, and cook until sauce is slightly thickened, about 7 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Stir in clams and capers, and cook until heated through.
- When water boils, add pasta to boiling water, and cook until almost al dente, about 10 minutes (do not drain water). Transfer pasta to skillet using a strainer. Gradually stir in 1 cup pasta water, about 1/2 cup at a time, and cook over low heat, tossing, until pasta has absorbed some sauce and is well coated, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Divide among 4 bowls. Drizzle with oil, and sprinkle with red-pepper flakes and coarse sea salt.
CHEF JOHN'S SPAGHETTI WITH RED CLAM SAUCE
Steps:
- Pour olive oil into cold skillet. Add garlic, capers, anchovy paste, and red pepper flakes. Place over medium heat and cook and stir until the oil is infused with the flavors of the mixture, about 5 minutes, taking care not to brown the garlic. Add tomato sauce and rinse jar with 1/4 cup water; add water to skillet. Pour in wine and juice from clams, reserving the clams. Bring to a simmer until slightly reduced and thickened, 7 to 9 minutes.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until almost al dente, or about 1 minute less than directed on package. Drain. Return pasta to the pot off heat.
- Stir clams into the sauce. Pour sauce over pasta. Stir; cover the pot to allow it to finish cooking off heat and to allow the pasta will absorb some of the sauce, about 3 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese. Top with chopped fresh basil and/or parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 852 calories, Carbohydrate 116.9 g, Cholesterol 71.5 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 44.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 1513.8 mg, Sugar 18.6 g
BUCATINI A LA CLAMS CASINO
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For the topping: Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and breadcrumbs and toast, stirring often, until golden brown and crispy. Season with the salt. Set aside to cool. Stir in the Parmesan.
- For the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta for 3 minutes less than the package directions, about 9 minutes. Drain well, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Put the olive oil and bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring often, until browned and crispy, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about an additional minute. Add the tomatoes and toss to coat. Deglaze with the white wine and add the cockles. Cover the skillet with a lid and shake gently. Cook until all the shells have opened, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the clams to a bowl, discarding any unopened clams. Add the pasta to the skillet and toss in the sauce. Add the reserved pasta water to create a loose sauce. Toss with the parsley. Stir the clams back into the pasta and sprinkle with the breadcrumb topping. Serve with a drizzle of olive oil.
BUCATINI WITH RED CLAM SAUCE
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weekday, pastas, appetizer, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a tablespoon of salt.
- Take about half the clams, choosing the largest ones, and put them in a wide skillet with a lid. Add olive oil, turn heat to high, cover, and cook until clams pop open and release liquid, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low, remove clams, and add garlic to liquid in pan. Add a few grinds of pepper and cook, stirring, until garlic is softened and golden. Remove cooked clams from shells, coarsely chop meat, and add back to skillet. Stir. (Empty shells can be discarded.)
- Add bucatini to boiling water, stir, and bring back to a boil.
- Add remaining clams to skillet, cover, and raise heat to high. When clams open, about 3 minutes, stir in tomato sauce and half the parsley. Stir, cover, and reduce heat to very low.
- When pasta is cooked, drain, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with black pepper. Add pasta to skillet with clams, sprinkle with pepper flakes, and toss until well combined. Sprinkle with remaining parsley and serve in skillet.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 668, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 99 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 42 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1636 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
BUCATINI WITH CLAMS AND SCALLOPS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, red pepper flakes and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook until the garlic is lightly golden, about 2 minutes. Add the clams, scallops and lemon zest. Cook, stirring, until the scallops are just cooked through, about 2 minutes.
- Add the pasta, reserved clam juice, lemon juice, parsley and parmesan to the skillet; cook, tossing to coat, 1 minute, adding the reserved cooking water as needed to loosen. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle each serving with olive oil and top with more parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 596 calorie, Fat 21 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Cholesterol 80 milligrams, Sodium 1068 milligrams, Carbohydrate 72 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 31 grams
BUCATINI WITH ROSE RED PEPPER SAUCE AND SHRIMP
This simple, summery pasta dish gets its vibrant flavor from briny shrimp, red bell peppers and a generous addition of rose wine-and just a little heavy cream, for richness. Red pepper flakes give it a kick of spicy heat. Pour a glass of the same wine used in cooking, and serve the dish for a sunny taste all year round.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the shrimp with a good pinch of salt and several grinds of black pepper. Add the shrimp to the hot skillet in an even layer and cook until pink and opaque throughout, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
- Return the skillet to medium-high heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Stir in the bell peppers, onion, garlic, 2 teaspoons of the oregano, red pepper flakes, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender and browned in spots, about 5 minutes. Pour in the wine and cream, then scrape any brown bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Bring to a steady simmer, then continue to simmer until the alcohol has cooked off and the sauce has reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a blender and puree until very smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Pour back into the skillet and keep warm on medium-low heat.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until just al dente according to package directions; drain well. Add the pasta to the sauce along with the shrimp and 1 teaspoon of the oregano. Continue tossing until everything is well coated and warmed through.
- Transfer the pasta to a large shallow serving bowl and top with the remaining 1 teaspoon oregano.
FETTUCCINE WITH RED CLAM SAUCE
Provided by Moira Hodgson
Categories dinner, weekday, pastas, main course
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the clams in a bowl with cold water sprinkled with salt. Leave for an hour, or overnight. Rinse and scrub.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a heavy skillet. Add the clams and cook for three to four minutes, stirring so that all are exposed to heat. Discard any clams that do not open.
- Place a collander over a large bowl. Pour the clams with their juice into the collander. Drain, reserving the clam juice.
- Wipe the skillet with a paper towel. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and add the onion and garlic. Cook until soft.
- Add the tomatoes and the peppers to the onions and garlic.
- Bring six quarts salted water to boil for the pasta.
- Remove the clams from their shells, reserving about eight to 10 clams for decoration. Drain the juice through one thickness of paper towel into a clean bowl. Wash out the other bowl, and drain the juice once again, through a paper towel into the bowl.
- Add a cup of clam juice to the tomatoes. Bring to boil, stir and let simmer for a few minutes. Taste for seasonings. Salt will probably not be needed, but add a little freshly ground pepper. If the sauce is too thick, add more clam juice. Do not add too much or this sauce will be watery. (Reserve leftover clam juice for another dish.)
- Add the clams, the unopened clams and the parsley leaves to the sauce.
- Cook the pasta until al dente and drain. Place in a heated bowl. Stir the remaining tablespoon olive oil into the pasta to prevent it from sticking. Top with the sauce, decorate with the clams in the shells and serve.
Tips:
- Use fresh clams: Fresh clams will give your sauce the best flavor. If you can't find fresh clams, you can use frozen clams, but be sure to thaw them completely before using.
- Soak the clams in cold water: Soaking the clams in cold water will help to remove any sand or grit. Be sure to scrub the clams well with a brush before soaking.
- Use a good quality olive oil: A good quality olive oil will help to enhance the flavor of your sauce. Look for an extra virgin olive oil that is made from olives that have been harvested early in the season.
- Cook the clams until they just open: Overcooking the clams will make them tough and rubbery. Cook them just until they open, then remove them from the pan.
- Use a good quality pasta: A good quality pasta will help to hold the sauce well. Look for a pasta that is made from durum wheat and that has a good texture.
- Serve the pasta immediately: Bucatini with red clam sauce is best served immediately after it is made. The pasta will start to absorb the sauce and become soggy if it sits for too long.
Conclusion:
Bucatini with red clam sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of fresh clams, tomatoes, and herbs creates a flavorful and satisfying sauce that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy pasta dish, give bucatini with red clam sauce a try.
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