Spaghetti With Clams And Cherry Tomatoes

Spaghetti with clam sauce is a very traditional, simple dish found across Italy.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 Pound Spaghetti (or Linguine)
• 3 Pounds Small Clams, Scrubbed And Soaked
• 3 Cloves Of Garlic, Minced
• 3 Cups Cherry Tomatoes, Halved
• 1/3 Cup Good Quality Olive Oil
• 1/2 Cup Dry White Wine
• 1 Small Red Chile, Or Red Pepper Flakes To Taste
• Salt & Pepper
• 1/2 Cup Freshly Chopped Parsley

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until...: Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente.
2. 2Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, heat the oil,...: Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, heat the oil, then add the garlic and chile pepper and cook for just about 1 minute.
3. 3Add the tomatoes and cook for a few...: Add the tomatoes and cook for a few minutes or just until the tomatoes begin to soften.
4. 4Add the parsley, clams and wine, and cook...: Add the parsley, clams and wine, and cook over medium heat until the clams open, about 5 minutes.
5. 5Shake the pan occasionally to ensure even heat...: Shake the pan occasionally to ensure even heat distribution.
6. 6Discard any clams that do not open.
7. 7Drain the pasta, reserving a small cup of...: Drain the pasta, reserving a small cup of pasta water.
8. 8Add the pasta to the clams and mix...: Add the pasta to the clams and mix well, adding a little of the pasta water if the mixture seems dry.
9. 9Serve immediately.