Spaghetti alle Vongole
Italian

Spaghetti alle Vongole

Spaghetti alle vongole is a classic dish where tender spaghetti meets briny clams, enriched with garlic, olive oil, and a hint of chili.

Medium30 min

Where it comes from

This dish is quintessentially Neapolitan, born out of the region's abundant coastline where fresh clams are a staple ingredient, cooked simply to let their natural flavors shine.

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What goes into it

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How it's made

  1. 1

    Cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente.

  2. 2

    Sauté garlic in olive oil until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add clams and white wine, cooking until clams open.

  4. 4

    Toss spaghetti with the clam sauce and chopped parsley.

  5. 5

    Finish with a pinch of chili pepper before serving.

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