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Ingredients
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Pasta
Clam Sauce
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Spaghetti
In a large pot, bring 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 spaghetti and set aside.
Clam Sauce Preparation
- 2
Prepare the Clam Sauce
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 3
Add Clams and Tomatoes
Add the fresh clams and halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- 4
Add Saffron
Dissolve the saffron in a small amount of warm water and add it to the skillet. Cover and cook until the clams open, about 5-7 minutes. Discard any clams that do not open.
- 5
- 6
Combine with Spaghetti
Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the clam sauce. Toss gently to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve the desired sauce consistency.