Spaghetti & Clams

Name: Spaghetti & Clams
Ingredients: 2 pounds clams; 1 cup white wine; 1/2 tablespoon thyme; 2 garlic cloves, minced; juice from 1 lemon; 1 green bell pepper, finely diced; 1 pound linguini or thin spaghetti; 1 tablespoon olive oil; small handful cilantro, chopped (optional); salt and pepper to taste

10 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

2 pounds clams
1 cup white wine
1/2 tablespoon thyme
2 garlic cloves, minced
juice from 1 lemon
1 green bell pepper, finely diced
1 pound linguini or thin spaghetti
1 tablespoon olive oil
small handful cilantro, chopped (optional)
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1

In a large pot of boiling water, cook noodles according to package directions for al dente.
2

In a dutch oven or large pot, combine thyme, white wine, garlic, green peppers, and clams over medium high heat. Cover and bring to a boil. Turn heat down to a simmer and let cook, covered, for about 3-4 minutes, or until clams open up.
3

Remove clams and set aside. Simmer broth mixture for about 5 more minutes. Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper, to taste
4

Drain pasta and add in clams. Toss well and serve onto warm plates. Pour desired amount of broth over noodles and garnish with cilantro, if desired.