Ingredients
- 1 pound conghilie (small shells) pasta
- 1 pound broccoli, cut into florets (about 4 cups)
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound small littleneck clams, scrubbed
- 1 pound mussels, debearded
- 1 cup white wine
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Directions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the broccoli into the pasta water and continue cooking until the pasta is tender but still firm to the bite, and the broccoli is blanched, about 2 to 3 minutes. Drain pasta and broccoli, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
Meanwhile, in a large, heavy skillet heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper and saute for 3 minutes. Add the clams, mussels, and wine. Cook for 5 minutes, making sure all the shells have opened. Discard any shells that remain closed. Sprinkle with the parsley.
In a large bowl, toss together the pasta, broccoli, and shellfish. Add the reserved pasta water, 1/4 cup at a time, to moisten. Toss to combine. Transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately.
Photo: Conghilie With Clams and Mussels Recipe














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By deniseenright_1...
From Alpharetta...
on August 10, 2011
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We loved it- and so simple!!! I did substitute with whole wheat shells.. Giada thank you.
By steve knight
on January 18, 2011
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We thought it was excellent. Light and not bland at all unless you love HOT Mexican spices and if you do, then you won't like this recipe. Delicious and so easy to prepare.
By aalisacook5_116...
Peyton, CO
on January 16, 2010
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This recipe was disappointing. VERY bland.
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