Clam Pasta - fresh and light
These are the top reasons why we adore this recipe (and you will too):
- An incredibly simple and quick recipe (20 minutes)
- The clams are juicy and delicious, and pair wonderfully with the mini pasta, which is cooked just right
- A light summer dish that can easily be made in other seasons as well
- The dish is made in the Tefal Unlimited deep pan, which is perfect for cooking meals for multiple people
- Great for those who are lactose intolerant
- We always prepare it fresh
Essential ingredients
These are the key ingredients needed for this recipe:
Vegetables – The base of the recipe includes shallot, which is slightly sweeter than onion, garlic, and long red pepper, finely chopped.
Clams – We use vongole clams. This time, we bought frozen ones (from Lidl), and they worked perfectly in this recipe.
Herbs – We use a combination of parsley and dill, which grows nicely in our garden. If you don’t have dill or fennel, just use parsley.
Wine – White wine adds flavor, but the alcohol evaporates during cooking, making the dish suitable for children as well.
Pasta – This recipe works best with mini pasta such as Risoni or Orzo.
Storing
We always prepare pasta with clams fresh and do not recommend storing it.
How to make Clam Pasta at home (video)
Check this short video to master making Clam Pasta at home.
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- Spaghetti alle Vongole
- Mussels in tomato sauce
- Shrimp Orzo with Chorizo
- Mussels with Vodka, Garlic and White Wine
- Seafood Risotto
- Best Brodet
Made in collaboration with Digital House d.o.o. for SEB d.o.o.
METHOD
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vegetables
Place a Tefal Unlimited deep pan over medium heat. When the heat indicator turns dark red, add olive oil, chopped shallot, chopped garlic, and chopped pepper. Sauté for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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clams
Add the clams to the vegetables along with half of the chopped herbs, then pour in the wine. Lightly season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, covered with a lid.
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Pasta
Place a pot of salted water over medium heat. When the water comes to a boil, add the pasta and cook it according to the instructions on the package. Make sure the pasta is cooked al dente. Drain it, reserving 200 ml (2/3 cups) of the cooking water.
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clam pasta
Add the pasta to the clams and mix well to combine everything. Sprinkle with herbs, divide among four plates, and serve. Optionally, drizzle with olive oil and add a wedge of lemon.
