Spaghetti with Clams
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette Susan Nicholson
Serves 4 peopleCategories: pasta
Ingredients
- 12 oz. whole-wheat spaghetti
- 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 Tbsp. finely chopped Italian parsley, divided use
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 2 (10 oz.) cans baby clams, drained, liquid reserved
- Ground black pepper
- 2 tsp. freshly grated lemon zest
- 3 Tbsp. dry bread crumbs, divided use
Directions
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and 2 Tbsp. parsley; cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring, until the garlic is light golden. Add wine and 1 cup reserved clam liquid. Bring to boil. Cook 4 minutes.
- Add clams and remove from heat. Season with pepper. Drain pasta. Add to pan with clams and sauce. Add zest, 2 Tbsp. bread crumbs and remaining parsley; place over medium-high heat and toss well. Serve immediately, sprinkled with remaining bread crumbs.