For me, spaghetti with clams has to be ''white,'' which is to say without a tomato in sight -- and actually the first time I ate it this way was not in Italy but in one of my favorite Italian restaurants in New York, Da Silvano. This was a very long time ago, and I've been hooked ever since. I have specified amounts for a single portion here, because I feel cooking food you love is never something that should be reserved for company. Besides, this is quick and easy to make, and it's important sometimes to give yourself the treat of the perfect supper alone.
Provided by Nigella Lawson
Categories dinner, quick, pastas, appetizer, main course
Time 15m
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, soak clams in cold water.
- Add spaghetti to boiling water, and cook until slightly underdone; pasta will finish cooking in sauce. Meanwhile, place a large saucepan over medium-low heat, and add olive oil, garlic and chili pepper. Sauté gently, reducing heat if necessary so garlic does not brown.
- Add vermouth and clams, and cover. Clams should open in about 2 minutes. (If pasta is ready first, drain it and toss with a small amount of olive oil.) Add hot drained pasta, cover, and shake pot gently. Allow to simmer for another 1 or 2 minutes until it is done to taste.
- Discard any clams that have not opened. Add half the parsley, and shake pan to distribute evenly. Transfer to a plate or bowl, and sprinkle with remaining parsley.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 825, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams, Carbohydrate 92 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 31 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 782 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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yasir nawaz yasir nawaz
n-yasir@gmail.comThis dish is so flavorful and satisfying.
Yandeh Gomez
g.yandeh@yahoo.comI love the combination of clams and pasta. This dish is a winner.
Brooklyn Wyatt
brooklynw@gmail.comThis is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.
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j72@hotmail.frI've never made clams before, but this recipe made it so easy.
Hilal Orakzai
h-orakzai@gmail.comThis dish is perfect for a summer meal. It's light and refreshing.
sammer khan
k_sammer@gmail.comI'm always looking for new ways to cook clams. This recipe is a great addition to my repertoire.
Sophia Barnes
b99@gmail.comI love that this dish is made with fresh clams. It makes it so much more flavorful.
kedir ali
kedir_a81@gmail.comThis is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
jay kahiu
k_jay46@hotmail.comI made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.
Mahr Qaisar Naul
n-m@hotmail.comThis dish is a great way to use up leftover clams. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat seafood.
Hilal Shahzada
hilal20@yahoo.comI love this dish! It's so light and refreshing. The clams are cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.
Paul Lavery
l-paul14@gmail.comI've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The clams are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always flavorful.
Hamid Soomro
s.hamid@gmail.comThis is one of my favorite pasta dishes. It's so easy to make and it always turns out great.
Abdul Halik
a.h29@aol.comI'm not a huge fan of clams, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was so good that it made me forget all about the clams.
Akhi Kh
a_kh@yahoo.comI made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The sauce was so good that we even used it to dip our bread in.
Prashant Gharti
g93@gmail.comThis dish was absolutely delicious! The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again.