SPAGHETTI ALLE VONGOLE

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This light dish makes a perfect midweek supper treat

Provided by Mary Cadogan

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Pasta, Supper

Time 27m

Number Of Ingredients 8

140g spaghetti
500g fresh clams in shells
2 ripe tomatoes
olive oil
1 fat garlic clove chopped
1 small or half a large fresh red chilli finely chopped
splash white wine (about half a small glass)
chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Put the water for the spaghetti on to boil. Rinse the clams in several changes of cold water. Discard any that are open or damaged. Cover the tomatoes with boiling water, leave for 1 min, then drain and slip off the skins, Remove the seeds and chop the flesh.
  • Cook spaghetti according to pack instructions. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pan, add the garlic and chilli, then fry gently for a few seconds. Stir in the tomatoes, then add the clams and a splash of wine, salt and pepper and bring to the boil. Cover the pan and cook for 3-4 mins, until the clams are open. Drain the pasta, then tip into the pan with the parsley and toss together. Serve in bowls with bread for mopping up the juices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 56 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 16 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

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