Description
A classic Italian dish featuring spaghetti tossed with fresh clams, garlic, and a hint of spice, perfect for seafood lovers.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 pound fresh clams, scrubbed and rinsed
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the clams to the skillet and pour in the white wine. Cover the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the clams have opened. Discard any clams that remain closed.
- Stir in the cooked spaghetti and reserved pasta water, tossing everything together to combine. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the pasta.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a tablespoon of butter just before serving.
- You can substitute the clams with shrimp or scallops for a different seafood twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg