Spaghetti With Clams

10 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 6 quarts water
  • 1 pound uncooked spaghetti
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 48 littleneck clams (about 3 pounds)
  • 2 1/2 cups chopped seeded peeled tomato (about 1 1/2 pounds)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/3 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1/4 cup extravirgin olive oil
  • Flat-leaf parsley sprigs

Directions

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    Bring 6 quarts water to a boil in a large stockpot. Stir in pasta; partially cover, and return to a boil, stirring frequently. Cook 6 minutes or until pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally. Drain; place in a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt, tossing well; keep warm.
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    While pasta cooks, bring 1 cup water to a boil in a large Dutch oven. Add clams; cover and cook 6 minutes or until shells open. Remove clams from pan with a slotted spoon, reserving 2 cups of cooking liquid in pan. Add tomato and garlic; reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in fresh parsley and oil; cook 15 seconds. Serve tomato mixture and clams over spaghetti. Garnish with parsley sprigs.
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