PASTA WITH CLAMS, CORN, AND BASIL PESTO
If you'd like to skip the pesto step, you can purchase pre-made pesto at the supermarket; you'll need about half a cup to make this dish. Other quick-cooking shellfish, such as mussels or medium shelled shrimp, can be substituted for the clams, but you might need an extra splash of pasta water to loosen the sauce.
Provided by Carla Lalli Music
Categories Dinner Seafood Shellfish Clam Pasta Basil Garlic Summer Quick & Easy Corn Soy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Make the pesto:
- In a blender or food processor, combine garlic, Parmigiano, basil, and oil and blend until very smooth, scraping down sides as needed and adding a tablespoon or two of water if needed to get things moving. Add lemon zest and season with salt and pepper. Set pesto aside (you should have about 1/2 cup).
- Cook the clams and pasta:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta and season it generously with salt. In a medium Dutch oven or large cast-iron skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat. When butter is foaming, add garlic, shallots, and reserved basil stems and cook until mixture is fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add wine and bring to a simmer. Add clams, toss to coat, cover, and cook, checking and stirring every few minutes, until clams begin to open, 3 to 5 minutes. As clams open, transfer them with a slotted spoon to a medium bowl, but try to keep pot covered as much as possible. Fish out basil stems and keep pan sauce warm over very low heat. (If you want a shell-free dining experience, gently liberate clams from their shells and return them to bowl with a splash or two of pasta water over them so they don't dry out.)
- Cook pasta until 1 or 2 minutes shy of al dente. Scoop 1 cup of pasta water into pan with clam sauce. Drain pasta and add to sauce along with half of the pesto. Add corn and bring mixture to a simmer. Cook, stirring, until liquid starts to thicken and pasta is al dente, about 2 minutes. Add clams and any accumulated liquid from bowl. Cook, stirring and tossing, until clams are warmed through, 2 minutes. Serve pasta and clams topped with more pesto.
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Cody Buck
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and it's perfect for a hot day.
G Fh
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.
Thahera Brathwaite
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious.
Noman Raza
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat seafood. My kids loved the clams and the corn.
Jenny Valdez
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of corn, but I really enjoyed this dish. The corn is cooked perfectly and it adds a nice sweetness to the dish.
Davinder Khalsa
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover clams. I had some leftover from another recipe and it worked perfectly in this dish.
Roshaf Noor Bakht
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The clams are cooked perfectly and the pesto is very flavorful.
Lena Oxendine
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat seafood. My kids loved the clams and the corn.
Rayhan Shipu
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of corn, but I really enjoyed this dish. The corn is cooked perfectly and it adds a nice sweetness to the dish.
Shazia Parlor
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover pesto. I had some leftover from another recipe and it worked perfectly in this dish.
Shattima Muh'd
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The clams are cooked perfectly and the pesto is very flavorful.
Tribhuban Rai
[email protected]This dish is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion. The clams are expensive, but they add a lot of flavor to the dish.
Jinx “Candy” Anderson
[email protected]I'm not a fan of pesto, but I really enjoyed this dish. The pesto is very mild and creamy, and it pairs well with the clams and corn.
Melissa Jacko
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious. I especially love the addition of corn and basil pesto.
Luke Momberg
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I will definitely be making this again.
Oscar Torres
[email protected]This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The clams take a while to cook, but the end result is a delicious and flavorful pasta dish.
Fani Sahi
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of clams, but I really enjoyed this dish. The pesto is so flavorful and creamy that it really masks the briny flavor of the clams. I would definitely make this again.
Oswald Sambaya
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover clams. I had some leftover from a seafood boil and they worked perfectly in this dish. The pesto is also a great way to use up fresh basil.
Hassan Ali shahzada
[email protected]I love how this dish is packed with fresh, summery flavors. The clams are briny and sweet, the corn is sweet and crisp, and the basil pesto is herbaceous and fragrant. It's a perfect meal for a warm night.
Jay Jackson
[email protected]This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The combination of clams, corn, and basil pesto was unique and flavorful. The recipe was easy to follow and the dish came together quickly.