Certainly! Here’s a delicious recipe for spaghetti with mussels, clams, and tomatoes:
Ingredients:
- 400g spaghetti
- 500g fresh mussels
- 500g fresh clams
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Shellfish: Scrub the mussels and clams under cold water, removing any beards from the mussels and ensuring they are clean. Discard any that are open and do not close when tapped.
- Cook the Pasta: Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Sautรฉ Aromatics: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion, sautรฉing until softened and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Tomatoes and Wine: Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet, cooking until they start to soften and release their juices, about 3-4 minutes. Pour in the white wine and let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
- Cook Shellfish: Add the cleaned mussels and clams to the skillet. Cover and cook until the shells open, shaking the pan occasionally, about 5-7 minutes. Discard any shells that do not open.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Once the shellfish are cooked and the shells have opened, add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet. Toss everything together gently, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the pasta and shellfish mixture. Serve hot, optionally garnished with grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Enjoy! Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious spaghetti with mussels, clams, and tomatoes!
This dish pairs wonderfully with a crusty loaf of bread and a glass of white wine. Bon appรฉtit!
