Spaghetti with White Clam Sauce

Ingredients and Weight:

• Spaghetti: 1 pound (454 grams)
• Clams (littleneck or manila), scrubbed and soaked: 3 pounds (1.36 kilograms)
• White wine: 1 cup (236 milliliters)
• Olive oil: 1/4 cup (59 milliliters)
• Garlic, minced: 4 cloves
• Red pepper flakes: 1/4 teaspoon
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Parsley, chopped: 1/4 cup (4 grams)

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

20-25 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Beginner)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add spaghetti. Cook according to package directions.
2. While the spaghetti is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Add clams to the skillet and increase heat to high. Cook, stirring frequently, until clams open, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Add white wine and simmer until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
5. Drain spaghetti and add to the skillet with the clams. Toss to combine.
6. Season with salt, black pepper, and parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1 cup):

• Calories: 350
• Carbohydrates: 55 grams
• Protein: 20 grams
• Fat: 10 grams
• Sodium: 500 milligrams

Dish Characteristics:

• Delicate and flavorful
• Savory and salty from the clams
• Creamy and slightly tangy from the wine
• Perfect for a light lunch or dinner

User Comments:

• "Absolutely delicious! The clams were plump and juicy, and the sauce was rich and full of flavor."
• "This is now my go-to pasta dish. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser."
• "The white wine adds a subtle sweetness that perfectly complements the salty clams."
• "I love that this dish is so versatile. You can add other seafood, vegetables, or herbs to customize it to your taste."
• "The key to this dish is using fresh, high-quality clams. It makes all the difference."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to scrub and soak the clams thoroughly to remove any sand or grit.
• If the clams don't open after cooking, discard them.
• White wine can be replaced with clam juice for a non-alcoholic version.
• To make the dish vegetarian, replace the clams with mushrooms or zucchini.