Spaghetti with Clam Sauce

A classic pasta dish featuring fresh clams, cherry tomatoes, and garlic tossed with spaghetti in a savory herb-infused sauce.

Cook Time

25 mins

Produces

4 people

Allergies

Vegetarian

Vegan

Dairy Free

Gluten Free

Ingredients

GrainsCereals

500
g

Spaghetti

cooked according to packet instructions

NutsSeeds

2
clove

Garlic

crushed

1
1

Salt

to taste

1
1

Black Pepper

freshly ground, to taste

2
tbsp

Parsley

fresh, chopped

OilsFats

4
tbsp

Olive Oil

Seafood

1
kg

Clams

in shells, thoroughly washed

Vegetables

12
piece

Cherry Tomatoes

halved

Steps

Wash 1kg clams thoroughly and discard any that stay open when tapped.
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan and cook clams covered for 4 minutes until opened.
Transfer clams to a bowl and keep warm while discarding any unopened shells.
Heat remaining oil in the pan and gently cook garlic and cherry tomatoes.
Add clam juices, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 20 minutes.
Stir the clams and chopped parsley into the sauce.
Toss 500g cooked spaghetti into the sauce to coat thoroughly.
Serve the pasta immediately in warm bowls.