Vongole Pasta

Savor the taste of coastal Italy with this classic Vongole Pasta recipe, a delightful blend of tender spaghetti, briny fresh clams, and a light garlic and white wine sauce. Bursting with the vibrant flavors of red pepper flakes, fresh parsley, and extra virgin olive oil, this traditional dish is both refined and simple to prepare. Perfectly al dente pasta soaks up the clams’ savory cooking liquid, creating a silky, aromatic sauce that’s irresistible. Ready in just 35 minutes, this seafood pasta masterpiece is ideal for weeknight dinners or elegant gatherings. Serve it piping hot with a drizzle of olive oil and crusty bread for a restaurant-quality meal at home.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams spaghetti
• 1 kilogram fresh clams
• 60 milliliters extra virgin olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves
• 125 milliliters dry white wine
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 20 grams fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Begin by thoroughly cleaning the clams. Rinse them under cold water, scrubbing the shells to remove any debris. Soak them in a bowl of cold, salted water for about 20 minutes to help expel sand.

Step 2

In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.

Step 3

While the pasta cooks, prepare the sauce. Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat.

Step 4

Peel and finely chop the garlic cloves, adding them to the skillet. Sauté for about 1 minute, or until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden.

Step 5

Add the red pepper flakes to the garlic oil and stir briefly.

Step 6

Increase the heat to medium-high, then add the clams and white wine to the skillet. Cover with a lid and let the clams steam for 5 to 7 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally, until the clams have opened. Discard any clams that do not open.

Step 7

Once the clams are done, remove them from the skillet with a slotted spoon and set them aside, leaving the liquid in the pan.

Step 8

Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the clam cooking liquid, tossing to coat the pasta. If necessary, use a little of the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.

Step 9

Gently mix in the cooked clams, finely chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper.

Step 10

Divide the pasta among four plates or bowls, ensuring each portion has clams. Drizzle with additional olive oil, if desired, before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1625.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2725.1

Total Fat 80.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 670mg	0%
Sodium 2943.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 184.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.8g	0%
Total Sugars 5.2g
Protein 280.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1025.5mg	0%
Iron 288.4mg	0%
Potassium 6798.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.0%

Protein: 43.4%

Carbs: 28.6%