Clams And Spaghetti

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb spaghetti
• 3 lbs small clams, scrubbed and soaked
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup dry wine
• red pepper flakes
• salt & pepper
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Recipe

• 1 cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, heat the oil. add the garlic and chile pepper and cook for just about 1 minute. add the tomatoes and cook for a few minutes or just until the tomatoes begin to soften. add the parsley, clams and wine, and cook over medium heat until the clams open, about 5 minutes.
• 2 shake the pan occasionally to ensure even heat distribution. discard any clams that do not open. drain the pasta, reserving a small cup of pasta water. add the pasta to the clams and mix well, adding a little of the pasta water if the mixture seems dry. serve immediately.