Spaghetti With Red Clam Sauce
Indulge in this simple seafood pasta dish with rich, bold flavors that you can create in minutes. An authentic Italian pasta dish perfect for a relaxed dinner with friends or family.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 595
Ingredients
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (large cloves) chopped
- 1½ pounds of littleneck clams soaked & scrubbed
- 1 cup of dry white wine
- 1 14oz can chopped tomatoes in juice half drained
- ¼ cup of clam juice
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil, then add pasta and cook until just undercooked (about a 1 minute short of al dente).
- Meanwhile, in large sauté pan over medium-high heat, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil until hot but not smoking. Add garlic and sauté until just golden (about 30 seconds). Add wine, tomatoes, clam juice, and all but a tablespoon of the parsley. Bring to a boil.
- Add clams, lower the heat and simmer uncovered, just until clams open, 7 to 8 minutes.
- Reserve 1⁄2 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta and add to the pan. Simmer, tossing occasionally, until the pasta is just tender (about a minute). If the pasta starts getting a bit dry, add some of the reserved cooking water.
- Remove from heat and taste for seasoning. Season to taste. Add the remaining parsley, and drizzle with remaining olive oil, tossing to coat. Transfer to a serving dish and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 595 | Carbohydrates: 89g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 203mg | Potassium: 349mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 410IU | Vitamin C: 6.4mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2.4mg