Spaghetti Vongole

A classic Italian pasta dish featuring spaghetti, clams, razor clams, and spicy chorizo topped with golden herb breadcrumbs.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1063.2 kcals 4252.8 kcals
Carbohydrates 111.4 grams 445.6 grams
Fat 39.6 grams 158.5 grams
Protein 60.6 grams 242.4 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
50
g
GrainsCereals
5
tbsp
500
g
Liquids
200
ml
White Wine
divided use
Meat
150
g
Chorizo
semi-cured, finely diced
NutsSeeds
4
tbsp
Flat leaf Parsley
chopped, fresh
2
sprig
Thyme
leaves only, fresh
1
1
Salt
to taste
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
2
clove
Garlic
finely chopped
1
piece
Dried Chilli
finely chopped
OilsFats
5
tbsp
Olive Oil
divided use
Seafood
1
kg
Razor Clams
washed and rinsed
2
kg
Clams
washed and rinsed
Vegetables
1
piece
Red Chilli
fresh, finely diced

Steps

  • Melt butter in a frying pan and fry breadcrumbs until golden-brown and crisp.
  • Mix in half the parsley, the thyme, salt, and pepper.
  • Boil spaghetti in salted water until cooked, then drain and toss with three tablespoons of olive oil.
  • Steam razor clams with 100ml of white wine in a covered pan for 3 minutes until opened.
  • Strain the clams, reserving the liquid, then remove meat from shells, clean, and chop.
  • Fry chorizo in the remaining oil for 3 minutes, then add clams, remaining wine, garlic, and chillies.
  • Cover and cook for 4 minutes until clams open, then add razor clams, reserved liquid, spaghetti, and remaining parsley.
  • Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve the spaghetti in bowls topped with the cooking juices and toasted breadcrumbs.