Pasta With Clams Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Pasta served with fresh clams in a white wine sauce.

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Ingredients

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1
Cook the Spaghetti
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the rest and set aside.

2
Prepare the Clams
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.
3
Cook the Clams
Add the fresh clams to the skillet. Pour in the white wine and cover the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the clams open up, discarding any that do not open.
4
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the clams. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a light sauce. Stir in chopped parsley and season with black pepper to taste.