SPAGHETTI WITH RED CLAM SAUCE

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Provided by Food Network

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large heads of garlic
1 cup medium-quality extra-virgin olive oil, plus a little extra for drizzling
2 28-ounce cans whole tomatoes (preferably Muir Glen from California)
1 1/2 cups shredded fresh basil, plus a few sprigs for garnish
12 very large clams, each one 8 to 10 ounces
1 pound spaghetti
2 pounds Manilla clams or New Zealand cockles, washed

Steps:

  • Separate and peel garlic cloves. (To facilitate, you can soak the separated cloves in enough warm water to cover for 1/2 hour). Cut the peeled cloves into broad, thin slices.
  • Place 12 tablespoons of the olive oil in a very wide saute pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the sliced garlic, reserving about 4 cloves worth of slices for later. Cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic is almost brown (about 5 minutes).
  • While the garlic is cooking, place the contents of the 2 cans of tomatoes in a colander and, working over a sink, squeeze the tomatoes in your hands until the tomatoes are a coarse pulp.
  • When the garlic is almost brown, add tomatoes to the pan. Add 1/2 cup shredded basil. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, uncovered, then remove from heat and reserve.
  • Open the 12 large clams with a clam knife, reserving juice. Chop coarsely and reserve.
  • Add the spaghetti to a large pot of salted boiling water. Cook until al dente (about 10 minutes). When pasta is done, drain through colander. Toss the hot linguine in colander with a little olive oil.
  • Place the remaining 4 tablespoons of olive oil in the now empty pasta pot over high heat. Add the reserved 4 cloves of garlic cut in thin slices. Saute until almost brown. Add Manilla clams. Add another 1/2 cup of shredded basil. Add half of the reserved tomato sauce. Add a little bit of the reserved clam juice. Cover the pot and cook until the clams open. As soon as the clams open, add chopped clams and spaghetti. Mix well. Add additional sauce if desired. Add the remaining basil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Turn out onto large pasta platter. Garnish with extra sprigs of basil. Serve immediately.
  • Suggested drink: Gai, Trebbiano dei Colli Martani, Rocca di Fabbri

Ogechukwu Evan
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The clams are always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and delicious. I like to serve it with a side of crusty bread to soak up all the sauce.


Sharon Respass
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This recipe is a winner! The sauce is so flavorful and the clams are cooked perfectly. I served it with a side of spaghetti and it was a hit with my family.


Sabina Khatri
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. The clams are always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is so rich and delicious. I highly recommend it!


Donna Ross
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This dish is a must-try for any seafood lover. The clams are cooked perfectly and the sauce is packed with flavor. I highly recommend it!


The king of Matlab
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I love this recipe! The clams are always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is so rich and delicious. I like to serve it with a side of crusty bread to soak up all the sauce.


Nura Officer
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This is my go-to recipe for spaghetti with red clam sauce. It's always a hit with my family and friends. The sauce is so flavorful and the clams are cooked perfectly.


janga Bam
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The clams are always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is so rich and delicious. I highly recommend it!


moshiur khan
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The clams are always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and delicious. I like to serve it with a side of crusty bread to soak up all the sauce.


Shafi Payandeh
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This recipe is a winner! The sauce is so flavorful and the clams are cooked perfectly. I served it with a side of spaghetti and it was a hit with my family.


Sophia Villarreal
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. The clams are always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is so rich and delicious. I highly recommend it!


Cameron Mia
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This dish is a must-try for any seafood lover. The clams are cooked perfectly and the sauce is packed with flavor. I highly recommend it!


Aspirinchev TheDude
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I love this recipe! The clams are always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is so rich and delicious. I like to serve it with a side of crusty bread to soak up all the sauce.


Marceline Sharcy
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This is my go-to recipe for spaghetti with red clam sauce. It's always a hit with my family and friends. The sauce is so flavorful and the clams are cooked perfectly.


Miki So
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The clams were plump and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. Everyone loved it!


star gossipbd
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This recipe is a keeper! The sauce is so flavorful and the clams are cooked perfectly. I served it with a side of spaghetti and it was a hit with my family.


Victor Taute
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The clams are always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and delicious. I like to serve it with a side of crusty bread to soak up all the sauce.


Glam Moreno
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This dish was delicious and easy to make. I used fresh clams from the fish market and they were so good. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Jordan Darnell
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Amazing recipe! I made this for my family and everyone loved it. The sauce was so flavorful and the clams were cooked perfectly.


Ashlee Marie Tavares
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This spaghetti with red clam sauce was a hit! The clams were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it with a side of crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce. Will definitely make this again!


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