| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 30 min |
| Active: | 30 min |
| Yield: | 6 to 8 servings |
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Kosher salt
- 1 pound bucatini
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for serving
- 5 slices applewood-smoked bacon, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 on-the-vine tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 1/2 pounds cockles or New Zealand clams (or other small clams), cleaned
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
Instructions
- For the topping: Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and breadcrumbs and toast, stirring often, until golden brown and crispy. Season with the salt. Set aside to cool. Stir in the Parmesan.
- For the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta for 3 minutes less than the package directions, about 9 minutes. Drain well, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Put the olive oil and bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring often, until browned and crispy, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about an additional minute. Add the tomatoes and toss to coat. Deglaze with the white wine and add the cockles. Cover the skillet with a lid and shake gently. Cook until all the shells have opened, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the clams to a bowl, discarding any unopened clams. Add the pasta to the skillet and toss in the sauce. Add the reserved pasta water to create a loose sauce. Toss with the parsley. Stir the clams back into the pasta and sprinkle with the breadcrumb topping. Serve with a drizzle of olive oil.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 8 servings |
| Calories | 452 |
| Total Fat | 15 g |
| Saturated Fat | 4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 51 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Protein | 24 g |
| Cholesterol | 16 mg |
| Sodium | 551 mg |
Reviews
I have made this recipe twice and both times my family loved it! I added fresh squeezed lemon juice the second time I made it to add brightness! Delicious!!!
Was gooooood
Made this one time before for my wife and I, and we loved it! Made it again for my mother and it was a hit! Guess what we’re having tonight, yep. Oh yeah, judge food, not people. 😉
I wish she would do her show in a bikini by the way I love the recipe
Great recipe! She does not show too much!
Delic Will make again and I agree shows way too much
This looks really, I will try it soon! Just one thing, why does Giada show so much cleavage? I remember her telling a contestant that she she showed way to much cleavage, I really don’t need to see that!!