Spaghetti With Clam Sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 pound spaghetti
• 1 pint heavy whipping cream
• 2 cups jarred baby clams with juice
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 anchovy fillets
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 egg yolk
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• salt to taste
• 1/4 cup crushed croutons, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. drain.
• combine cream, clams with juice, garlic, and anchovies in a large pot over medium heat; bring to a simmer and remove from heat. add red pepper flakes and stir.
• beat egg yolk in a small bowl. add one spoonful hot cream mixture to egg and stir. repeat twice. pour egg yolk mixture into cream mixture and stir.
• add cooked spaghetti to the cream mixture; stir to coat the pasta, cover the pot, and let sit until flavors combine and pasta soaks up some of the sauce, about 5 minutes. sprinkle parmesan cheese over the top and season with salt. ladle pasta into bowls; top with croutons and basil.