Spaghetti and Clams

Name: Spaghetti and Clams
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 0 teaspoons crushed red pepper; 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced; 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice; 907 grams littleneck or Manila clams, scrubbed; 1 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese; 1 Tbsp unsalted butter; 227 grams whole wheat spaghetti

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Spaghetti and Clams A mixture of manila clams, spaghetti, lemon juice, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. It is a good option if you're following a pescatarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 25 minutes.

Instructions

Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water before draining.

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Spaghetti

Water

Drain pasta and set aside.

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Pasta

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

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Butter

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Frying Pan

Add garlic and cook 1 minute.

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Garlic

Add clams, crushed red pepper, lemon juice, and 1/2 cup cooking water; stir gently to combine. Cover and simmer until clams open and release their juices, about 6 minutes. Use tongs to transfer clams to a bowl.

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Red Pepper Flakes