Spaghettone con Vongole e Asparagi by @federicofusca

N/A

4 servings

🍝

400 g

Spaghetti

🌿

140 g

Asparagus

🧄

2 cloves

Garlic

🦪

1 kg

Clams

🧂

3 g

Salt

🌶️

Pepper

🫒

60 ml

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

🌿

15 g

Parsley

🌶️

2

Chili Pepper

🌰

40 g

Pine Nuts

🍋

1

Lemon

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/14

    Rinse the veraci clams thoroughly under cold running water and discard any clams that are cracked or remain open when tapped.

    veraci clams
    🫗colander

  2. Step 2/14

    Trim the woody ends from the asparagus and cut the remaining stalks into bite-size pieces.

    asparagus
    🔪knife
    🪵cutting board

  3. Step 3/14

    Finely chop the parsley and garlic. Slice the 2 chili peppers, removing seeds for a milder heat.

    parsley
    garlic
    chili pepper
    🔪knife
    🪵cutting board

  4. Step 4/14

    Toast the 40 g pine nuts in a dry large skillet over medium heat until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes.

    pine nuts
    🍳large skillet
    🥄wooden spoon

  5. Step 5/14

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the 400 g spaghetti until 2 minutes short of the package al dente time.

    spaghetti
    salt
    🍲large pot
    🥄wooden spoon

  6. Step 6/14

    Reserve 240 ml (1 cup) pasta water before draining the spaghetti. Drain the pasta in a colander.

    spaghetti
    🍲large pot
    🫗colander

  7. Step 7/14

    Heat 45 ml (3 tbsp) extra virgin olive oil in the large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the garlic and chili pepper for 1 minute without browning.

    extra virgin olive oil
    garlic
    chili pepper
    🍳large skillet
    🥄wooden spoon

  8. Step 8/14

    Add the 1 kg veraci clams to the skillet and cover. Cook until the shells open, about 4 to 6 minutes.

    veraci clams
    🍳large skillet
    🥢tongs

  9. Step 9/14

    Discard any clams that stay closed after cooking. Transfer the opened clams to a bowl, leaving their cooking liquid in the skillet.

    veraci clams
    🍳large skillet
    🥢tongs

  10. Step 10/14

    Add the asparagus to the clam liquid and cook until bright green and tender-crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes.

    asparagus
    🍳large skillet
    🥄wooden spoon

  11. Step 11/14

    Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet. Toss with 120 to 240 ml reserved pasta water until the sauce becomes creamy and coats the pasta.

    spaghetti
    🍳large skillet
    🥢tongs

  12. Step 12/14

    Return the opened clams to the skillet and toss gently. Season with black pepper and salt only if needed.

    veraci clams
    black pepper
    salt
    🍳large skillet
    🥢tongs

  13. Step 13/14

    Stir in the chopped parsley, toasted pine nuts, lemon zest, and the remaining 15 ml (1 tbsp) extra virgin olive oil.

    parsley
    pine nuts
    lemon
    extra virgin olive oil
    🍳large skillet
    🥄wooden spoon
    🍋citrus zester

  14. Step 14/14

    Divide the pasta among 4 plates and finish each portion with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

    lemon
    🥢tongs

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Grains, Pasta, Vegetables, Aromatics, Seasonings, Oils, Herbs, Spices, Nuts, Seeds, Fruits, Citrus

Ingredients

Spaghetti, Asparagus, Garlic, Clams, Salt, Pepper, Extra virgin olive oil, Parsley, Chili pepper, Pine nuts, Lemon

Allergens

Gluten, Tree nuts

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Pescatarian, Mediterranean

Calories

650 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 31g, Carbohydrates: 76g, Fat: 20g, Fiber: 5g, Sugars: 4g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 780mg, Iron: 5.2mg, Calcium: 115mg, Potassium: 620mg, Zinc: 4.5mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 24mg, Vitamin K: 70mcg, Folate: 85mcg, Vitamin B12: 12mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Temps

Non spécifié

Difficulty

Level

None ()

Steps

14 steps

Equipments

Utensils

large pot, large skillet, colander, knife, cutting board, wooden spoon, citrus zester, tongs

Appliances

to inform

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Pasta Course

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Spring, Summer, Seafood dinner

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@federicofusca

Origin

Cuisine

Italian, Mediterranean

Geographic

Italy, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Al dente, Tender, Juicy, Crunchy

Flavors

Briny, Garlicky, Citrusy, Herbaceous, Spicy, Nutty, Savory

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Do not leave seafood pasta unrefrigerated longer than 2 hours,Serve immediately for best texture), fridge : 1 day (Cool quickly and store in an airtight container,Reheat thoroughly until steaming hot,Discard leftover clams with an off odor), freezer : 1 month (Freezing is not recommended because cooked clams and pasta lose texture,Freeze only if necessary in an airtight freezer-safe container)