Classic spaghetti Vongole
November 8, 2024
- 320g spaghetti
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely grated
- 1kg clams, washed
- 150ml white wine
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp roughly chopped flat leaf parsley
Ingredients
Easy
Instructions / Directions
Serves: 4- Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to packet instructions.
- Drain the pasta and return to the pan, reserving some of the cooking water.
- Heat a large skillet until medium hot. Add the olive oil and shallots and garlic and cook gently for 2-3 minutes until just softened.
- Stir in the clams and white wine and bring to a simmer.
- Cover with a lid and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the clams have opened.
- Stir in the drained spaghetti and parsley and season with black pepper.
- Stir well until combined, adding a little pasta water if necessary.
- Divide between serving plates and serve straightaway.