Spaghetti with Clams

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2003

Show: Emeril LiveEpisode: Emeril's Pasta Sauces

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Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 30 min

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Ingredients

1 pound spaghetti
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup thinly sliced garlic
11/4 teaspoons crushed red pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 pounds small clams, such as Littlenecks, or cockles, scrubbed and purged in salted water, any open or broken clams discarded
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
Lemon wedges, accompaniment

Directions

In a large pot of salted water, cook the spaghetti until al dente. Drain and return to the pot, and cover to keep warm.

In a large saute pan or pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, red pepper, and salt and cook, stirring, until fragrant and golden, 3 to 4 minutes, being careful not to let the garlic burn. Add the wine and clams, cover, and cook, shaking occasionally, until the clams open, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and discard any clams that do not open.

Add the cooked pasta and parsley and toss well to combine and warm the pasta. Divide among 4 or 6 pasta bowls or large plates. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve.

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recipe Spaghetti with Clams
J Oxford, FL 12-27-2008
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Fantastic and simple
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

So easy to make and awesome flavor. Follow the recipe and you'll be pleased!!
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Anonymous 04-12-2008
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A favorite
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My husband said it was one of the best meals I ever made - "Restaurant quality" even. So easy to make, I had everything on... hand.Read more
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ANGIE san diego, CA 09-22-2007
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Terrific
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this for my (Italian) mother today. We loved it. I added a little butter (1 TB) and squeezed a half lemon into the... sauce. Will make this recipe again for sure.Read more
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Thomas Kuwait 08-12-2007
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Delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

It tastes better than you think.
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mark trenton, NJ 02-22-2007
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My thoughts about this recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Sorry, but I'm only gonna make this about 90,000,000,000 more times!!!
recipe Spaghetti with Clams
Elisa North Haven, CT 02-14-2007
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Delicious and Easy!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this recipe for a Valentine's day dinner. My husband loved it, he had 3 bowls. Loved the kick from the red pepper.... This recipe would also be great for company as it could easily be prepped and served. Enjoy!Read more