Spaghettini With Clam Sauce

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1

Spaghettini with Clam Sauce

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

5 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

540

Sugar

Fat

12g

Spaghettini with Clam Sauce is a popular pasta dish in Italian cuisine. The dish features thin spaghettini noodles and a sauce made with baby clams, white wine, and garlic. The sauce is then finished with a sprinkle of breadcrumbs and dried parsley. This dish is perfect for seafood lovers and those looking for a quick and easy pasta recipe for dinner.

Instructions

1.	Cook spaghettini according to package instructions.
2.	Drain and set aside.
3.	In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
4.	Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
5.	Add white wine and cook until reduced by half.
6.	Add baby clams with reserved liquid and cook until heated through.
7.	Season with salt and pepper.
8.	Add cooked spaghettini to the pan and toss to coat.
9.	Top with panko breadcrumbs and dried parsley before serving.

PROS

Spaghettini with Clam Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make pasta dish.

The clams provide a unique flavor and texture, while the breadcrumbs add a lovely crunch.

CONS

This dish contains a significant amount of sodium due to the clams and salt in the pasta water.

It may not be suitable for those on a low-sodium diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Clams are high in protein and low in fat, making them a healthy addition to this dish.
They are also a good source of vitamin B12, iron, and selenium.

	6 ounces pasta , spaghettini
	2 teaspoons olive oil
	2 garlic cloves , minced
	1 can baby clams , reserve drained liquid
	1/4 cup white wine
	2 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
	1 tablespoon parsley , dried is fine
	salt & pepper , to taste