Clam Pasta Recipe

Dive into a taste of Italy with this quick and easy Clam Pasta recipe! This classic spaghetti dish features a vibrant clam sauce bursting with fresh garlic, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a hint of chili. Ready in under 20 minutes, it's the perfect weeknight meal for satisfying your pasta cravings.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 243.1 kcal
Protein 35g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Clam Pasta

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How to Make Clam Pasta

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large, heavy-based saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, to taste), and 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-5 minutes, until tomatoes begin to soften.
  3. Pour in 1/2 cup dry white wine (such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc). Add 1 pound fresh clams, scrubbed and rinsed. Stir to combine.
  4. Cover the saucepan and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the clams have opened and their juices have released. Discard any clams that do not open.
  5. Cook 1 pound spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and add to the serving bowl.
  6. Pour the clam sauce over the spaghetti. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

28 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

5g

Carbs

3g