Recipes

Spaghetti alle Vongole

Simple, fast, tasty. 


Ingredients list:

  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • Handful of parsley (stems for infusing, tops for garnish)
  • Chili flakes (to taste)
  • As many clams as you want
  • White wine (to taste)
  • Spaghetti (200g)
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Pasta water (reserved)

Directions:

Difficulty: Medium
Feeds: 2 people
Cooking time: 30 minutes

  • Prep the Clams: Rinse under cold water and scrub the shells. Let them soak until needed.
  • Infuse the Oil: Heat olive oil in a shallow pan. Add parsley stems to infuse the oil, then remove the stems once fragrant.
  • Aromatics: Add minced garlic (minced using a microplane) and chili flakes to the infused oil, sauté gently until fragrant, being careful not to brown the garlic.
  • Cook the Pasta: Boil spaghetti until just before al dente.
  • Cook Clams: Toss the clams into the pan, and pour in enough white wine to cover the bottom. Let them cook until the clams open.
  • Combine: Add the pasta and reserved pasta water to the pan, stirring until it forms a glossy emulsion.
  • Finish & Serve: Toss in chopped parsley tops and serve immediately, garnishing with extra parsley for a fresh finish.

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