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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Spaghetti
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- 2
Sauté the Garlic
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- 3
Add Clams and Wine
Add the fresh clams to the skillet along with the white wine and red chili flakes. Cover and cook until the clams open, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Combine with Pasta
Once the clams are open, add the drained spaghetti to the skillet. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
- 5
Season and Serve
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.