Tagliatelle con Vongole

  4.5 – 2 reviews  • Shellfish Recipes
Level: Easy
Total: 40 min
Active: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Level: Easy
Total: 40 min
Active: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  1. 2 1/2 to 3 pounds littleneck or Manila clams, scrubbed
  2. Olive oil, for coating
  3. 6 flat anchovy fillets
  4. 1/2 cup dry vermouth or dry white wine
  5. 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
  6. 1 fat pinch crushed red pepper flakes
  7. 4 large cloves garlic, smashed and chopped
  8. 4 stems fresh thyme, leaves chopped
  9. 2 stems fresh oregano, leaves chopped
  10. 1 fat handful fresh flat-leaf parsley tops, finely chopped
  11. Freshly ground black pepper
  12. Salt
  13. 1 pound fresh tagliatelle or dried linguine
  14. 2 tablespoons butter
  15. Juice of 1 lemon
  16. 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted, for serving
  17. 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  18. Extra-virgin olive oil, for finishing

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, cover the clams with water and soak for 5 minutes, then drain. Repeat until the soaking water is clear.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta.
  3. In a deep, large skillet with a tight-fitting lid set over medium heat, drizzle 4 turns of the pan of olive oil and heat. Add the anchovies, cover the pan with a splatter screen or lid, and shake until the anchovies begin to break up. Reduce the heat a bit, uncover, and stir until the anchovies melt into the oil. Add the vermouth, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, garlic, thyme, oregano, parsley, black pepper and clams. Cover the pan and cook until the clams open, 5 to 7 minutes. Discard any unopened clams.
  4. Meanwhile, salt the boiling water and cook the pasta until just shy of al dente. Drain the pasta and add it to the clam sauce. Add the butter and lemon juice and gently toss to finish cooking the pasta and allow it to soak up the flavor of the sauce, 1 to 2 minutes.
  5. Serve in warm shallow bowls topped with the almonds, Parmesan and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 4 servings
Calories 971
Total Fat 37 g
Saturated Fat 10 g
Carbohydrates 83 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Sugar 1 g
Protein 70 g
Cholesterol 209 mg
Sodium 2385 mg
Serving Size 1 of 4 servings
Calories 971
Total Fat 37 g
Saturated Fat 10 g
Carbohydrates 83 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Sugar 1 g
Protein 70 g
Cholesterol 209 mg
Sodium 2385 mg

Reviews

Kathleen Hull
Loved it!

 

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