How To Make Spaghetti Vongole
Spaghetti Vongole Recipe. A light, seafood pasta dish which is full of flavour and Italian style. A great meal for any occasion. Enjoy our Spaghetti Vongole recipe.
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Step 1:
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You will need
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Step 2:
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Prepare the clams
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Pour the clams into a large bowl and leave under cold running water for roughly 20 minutes to remove any grit from the shells.
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Step 3:
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Heat the water
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Place a large pot of water on a high heat. Season with salt, add a tablespoon of olive oil and bring to the boil.
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Step 4:
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Drain the clams
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After twenty minutes pour the clams into the colander and drain.
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Step 5:
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Cook the spaghetti
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Once the water is boiling, uncover and add the spaghetti. Bring the water back to the boil, whilst stirring and cook for 8-10 minutes.
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Step 6:
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Make the sauce
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Place another pan on a high heat, add the olive oil and garlic and stir until lightly browned. Add the tomatoes, half the parsley, season with a pinch of salt and pepper and stir.
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After a couple of minutes, add the white wine and reduce by half, stirring occasionally. Once reduced add the clams, stir briefly, cover and leave to cook for 4-5 minutes for the clams to open.
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Step 7:
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Drain the pasta
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Put the pasta in the colander, allow it to drain and then transfer it back to the same pan.
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Step 8:
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Add juice to spaghetti
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Using the slotted spoon to prevent any clams from falling, tip some juice from the clams over the spaghetti, and stir.
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Serve
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Drizzle over some good-quality virgin olive oil and spoon a portion of spaghetti onto a serving plate. Ladle over the clams and sauce. Finally, garnish with some fresh chopped parsley to complete the dish and serve.