Spaghetti alle Arselle by @federicofusca

1h15
Hard

4 servings

🍝

400 g

Spaghetti

🦪

500 g

Arselle

🧄

2 cloves

Garlic

🫒

45 ml

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

🌶️

Chilli

🌿

15 g

Parsley

🧂

15 g

Salt

🍷

120 ml

White Wine

🌶️

Pepper

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/14

    Place the 500 g fresh arselle clams in a large bowl with cold water and 1 tablespoon salt. Leave them to purge sand for 60 minutes.

    fresh arselle clams
    water
    salt
    🥣large bowl

  2. Step 2/14

    Drain the arselle clams in a colander. Rinse them thoroughly under cold running water.

    fresh arselle clams
    water
    🫗colander

  3. Step 3/14

    Finely chop the fresh parsley. Peel and lightly crush the garlic cloves.

    fresh parsley
    garlic
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  4. Step 4/14

    Heat 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, chili pepper, and half of the chopped parsley.

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

  5. Step 5/14

    Add the drained arselle clams to the skillet. Cook until the shells open, about 4 to 6 minutes.

    fresh arselle clams
    🍳large skillet
    🥄wooden spoon

  6. Step 6/14

    Pour 120 ml dry white wine into the skillet. Simmer for 2 minutes, then remove the opened clams from the heat.

    dry white wine
    fresh arselle clams
    🍳large skillet
    🥢tongs

  7. Step 7/14

    Remove the clam meat from most shells, keeping a few whole clams for garnish. Discard any clams that did not open.

    fresh arselle clams
    🥣large bowl

  8. Step 8/14

    Strain the clam cooking liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pot. Add enough water to make about 1.5 l of hot cooking liquid.

    water
    🔍fine-mesh sieve
    🍲large pot

  9. Step 9/14

    Bring the strained clam liquid to a gentle simmer. Add the 400 g spaghetti to a clean large skillet.

    spaghetti
    🍲large pot
    🍳large skillet
    🥄ladle

  10. Step 10/14

    Ladle hot clam liquid over the spaghetti until barely covered. Cook while tossing frequently and adding more liquid as it absorbs.

    spaghetti
    water
    🍳large skillet
    🥄ladle
    🥢tongs

  11. Step 11/14

    Continue cooking the spaghetti until al dente and creamy, about 10 to 12 minutes. Season with black pepper.

    spaghetti
    black pepper
    🍳large skillet
    🥢tongs

  12. Step 12/14

    Add the shelled clam meat and reserved whole clams to the spaghetti. Toss gently for 1 minute to warm them through.

    fresh arselle clams
    spaghetti
    🍳large skillet
    🥢tongs

  13. Step 13/14

    Remove the skillet from the heat and drizzle in the remaining 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil. Toss until the sauce turns glossy and creamy.

    extra virgin olive oil
    spaghetti
    🍳large skillet
    🥢tongs

  14. Step 14/14

    Top with the remaining fresh parsley. Serve immediately while the spaghetti is creamy.

    fresh parsley
    spaghetti
    🍳large skillet
    🥢tongs

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Grains, Vegetables, Fats, Oils, Seasonings

Ingredients

Spaghetti, Arselle, Garlic, Extra virgin olive oil, Chilli, Parsley, Salt, White wine, Pepper

Allergens

Gluten

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Pescatarian, Dairy-free

Calories

500 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 24g, Carbohydrates: 66g, Fat: 14g, Fiber: 3g, Sugars: 2g, Saturated fat: 2g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Iron: 8mg, Calcium: 80mg, Potassium: 420mg, Sodium: 900mg, Zinc: 3mg, Selenium: 55mcg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 80mcg, Vitamin C: 9mg, Vitamin K: 70mcg, Folate: 190mcg, Vitamin B12: 22mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

1 hour 0 minutes

Overall

1 hour 15 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Hard (3/4)

Steps

14 steps

Equipments

Utensils

large bowl, colander, large skillet, large pot, fine-mesh sieve, chef's knife, cutting board, wooden spoon, tongs, ladle

Appliances

stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Pasta

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Seafood Dinner, Summer Meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@federicofusca

Origin

Cuisine

Italian, Tuscan, Versilian

Geographic

Italy, Versilia, Tuscany

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Silky, Tender, Al dente, Juicy

Flavors

Briny, Garlicky, Herbaceous, Spicy, Savory, Winey

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave shellfish pasta out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 1 day (Store in an airtight container,Refrigerate at or below 4°C / 40°F,Reheat thoroughly in a skillet with a splash of water), freezer : 1 month (Freeze in an airtight freezer-safe container,Texture of pasta and clams may deteriorate after thawing)