Fancy something a little different inspired by coastal adventures? This BBC Good Food recipe for spaghetti with clams couldn’t be easier to follow.
SERVES 2
INGREDIENTS
- 140g spaghetti
- 500g fresh clams in shells
- 2 ripe tomatoes
- Olive oil
- 1 fat clove of garlic
- 1 small fresh red chilli, finely chopped
- A splash of white wine
- Chopped fresh parsley
CREATING YOUR MASTERPIECE
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Put a large pan of water for the pasta on to boil.
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Meanwhile rinse the clams in several changes of cold water, discarding any that are open or damaged.
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Cover the tomatoes with boiling water and leave for 1 minute.
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Drain them, then slip off the skins, remove the seeds and chop the flesh.
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Now you can cook the spaghetti according to the instructions.
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While this is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large pan, add the garlic and chilli, frying gently for a few seconds.
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Stir in the chopped tomatoes, then add the clams, the white wine, salt and pepper.
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Bring this to the boil, then cover and cook for 3-4 minutes, until the clams are open.
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Drain the pasta then tip it into the pan together with the parsley and toss it all together.
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Serve piled in bowls with chunky bread to mop up the juices.
