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Chef John's Spaghetti with Red Clam Sauce

Chef John's Spaghetti with Red Clam Sauce

Cost $10, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 15 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Oil and Condiments

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons capers
    • 1 tablespoon anchovy paste
    • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • Vegetables and Aromatics

    • 🧄 3 cloves garlic

  • Sauce and Liquids

    • 🍅 1 (24 ounce) jar tomato pasta sauce
    • 💧 ¼ cup water
    • 🍷 1 cup good-quality crisp white wine

  • Seafood

    • 2 (6.5 ounce) cans chopped clams, drained with juice reserved

  • Pasta

    • 🍝 1 pound dry spaghetti

  • Cheese

    • 🧀 ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

STEPS

1

Pour olive oil into cold skillet. Add garlic, capers, anchovy paste, and red pepper flakes. Place over medium heat; cook and stir until oil is infused with flavors, about 5 minutes, taking care not to brown garlic.

2

Add tomato sauce; rinse jar with 1/4 cup water and add to skillet. Add wine and juice from clams, reserving clams; bring to a simmer and cook until slightly reduced and thickened, 7 to 9 minutes.

3

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until nearly tender yet firm to the bite, about 1 minute less than directed on package for al dente. Drain.

4

Return spaghetti to the pot off heat. Stir in clams. Pour sauce over spaghetti; stir. Cover the pot; let sit off heat to allow spaghetti to absorb some sauce, about 3 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese; top with chopped fresh basil and/or parsley.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

852

Calories

  • 44
    Protein
  • 117
    Carbs
  • 17
    Fats

💡 For a richer flavor, use freshly crushed garlic instead of pre-minced.You can substitute fresh clams for canned ones for a more authentic taste.Pair this dish with a crisp white wine for a perfect dinner experience.To save time, cook spaghetti while preparing the sauce.