Clams With Angel Hair Pasta Recipe

This incredibly flavorful and easy clam pasta recipe comes together in just 15 minutes! Don't be shy with the black pepper – it elevates the briny clams and bright tomato sauce to perfection. A perfect weeknight meal for two, easily scaled up for a crowd. Get ready for a burst of fresh, vibrant flavors!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 891.3 kcal
Protein 88g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Clams With Angel Hair Pasta

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How to Make Clams With Angel Hair Pasta

  1. Cook angel hair pasta according to package directions. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta cooks, coarsely chop the onion and coarsely dice the tomato.
  3. Crush the garlic cloves.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
  5. Add garlic to the pan and sauté for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  6. Add onion and sauté for about 2 minutes, until softened.
  7. Add diced tomato and sauté for another 2 minutes.
  8. Add clams and their juice to the pan. Increase heat to medium-high.
  9. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  10. Cover the pan and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the clams open. Discard any clams that do not open.
  11. If the sauce is too thick, add a little pasta water to thin it out.
  12. Add the drained pasta to the pan and toss to combine.
  13. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

52 g

Sugar

18g

Fat

28g

Carbs

29g