Spaghetti with Clams
Clam recipes Spaghetti alle vongole (spaghetti with clams) originated in Naples and is very popular throughout the surrounding Campania region in addition to Rome. Italians prepare this dish two ways: with tomatoes (in rosso) and without (in bianco). The below recipe is based on the one found in the recipe book published by La Accademia Italiana della Cucina
Before you start
A quick setup makes the method easier to follow and keeps important steps from being missed.
Preparation checklist
- Read all 11 method steps from beginning to end.
- Measure and arrange all 11 listed ingredients.
- Set aside about 30 minutes, based on the time recorded by the source.
Recipe notes & preparation tips
See more information on cooking with live clams on their ingredient page.
Resist the urge to add cheese. This recipe is intended as a light summer dish.
Omit the tomatoes to make spaghetti alle vongole in bianco.
Adapted from the source recipe's notes.Method
- 01
Boil the water in a large pot with a tablespoon of salt.
- 02
Add the spaghetti once the water starts boiling. Cook until the pasta is al dente. This should take 7–8 minutes.
- 03
Pour olive oil into a large, wide pan so that it barely covers the bottom and heat the oil.
- 04
Add the garlic, along with the peperoncino, and sauté until golden brown. This should take about a minute. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- 05
Add the live clams and diced tomatoes.
- 06
Put the lid on the pan and cook for about eight minutes. Shake the pan every minute or so to help the clams open. Throw out those that don't.
- 07
Drain the spaghetti and put it in the pan with the live clams and tomatoes. Reduce the heat to low.
- 08
Add the canned clams and clam broth to the pan.
- 09
Season with salt (and pepper, if the peperoncino is not used) to taste and toss until the pasta is well coated with tomatoes and oil. Add another tablespoon of olive oil if you like.
- 10
Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
- 11
Serve hot.
Ready to serve
Serve the dish as directed and enjoy it while it is at its best.
Bon appétit — enjoy your meal!Source & licence
This recipe was adapted and reformatted from Wikibooks Cookbook . Text: CC BY-SA 4.0. Image: CC BY-SA 4.0, credited to Popo le Chien; view original image record .
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