Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsJT’s Urban ItalianFettuccini Vongole Recipe

Fettuccini Vongole Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

little neck clams, white wine, lemon, butter, calabrian chili, parsley

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the Fettuccini

    In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the fettuccini according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Clams

    In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the Calabrian chili paste and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add Wine and Clams

    Pour in the white wine and bring to a simmer. Add the little neck clams, cover, and cook for 5-7 minutes or until the clams open. Discard any that do not open.

  4. 4

    Combine Pasta and Sauce

    Add the cooked fettuccini to the skillet with the clams. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a sauce.

  5. 5

    Finish with Lemon and Parsley

    Stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley and a drizzle of olive oil if desired.

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