Spaghettini With Clams And Cherry Tomato

Spaghettini With Clams And Cherry Tomato

Spaghettini with clams and cherry tomatoes is a fresh and vibrant dish perfect for seafood lovers. The tender clams and sweet tomatoes come together with a light garlic and white wine sauce to create a delightful meal. This simple yet elegant recipe is perfect for any occasion and can be made in under 30 minutes. Order fresh clams from Pearl Seafoods for a taste of premium Australian seafood, delivered straight to your door in Sydney.

Recipe Information

Serves

4 people

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

10 minutes

Difficulty

Moderate

Ingredients

  • 400g spaghettini
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 long red chilli, seeded, finely chopped
  • 500g clams, cleaned
  • 250g punnet cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 125ml (1/2 cup) dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1 jar basilico pasta sauce

Steps

  1. Cook the spaghettini in a large saucepan of lightly salted boiling water according to packet instructions or until al dente. Drain well.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the onion, cook stirring occasionally for 3-4 minutes, add the garlic and chilli, and cook stirring for 1 minute more.
  3. Add the clams and tomatoes, increase heat to high, cover and cook for 2 minutes. Add the wine, continue to cook covered until the clams are opened, and add half the parsley.
  4. Remove half of the clams from their shells and discard the empty shells. Add the Barilla Basilico sauce and simmer for 2 minutes.
  5. Add the drained pasta to the pan and toss together for 1-2 minutes, sprinkle with the remaining parsley. To serve, divide between serving bowls, drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil if desired.