Clams in White Wine, Butter and Parsley Pasta Sauce
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
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2 tbsp (25 mL) butter
2 oz (60 g) thinly sliced pancetta or prosciutto cut_into thin strips
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup (75 mL) chopped fresh parsley
1/4 tsp (1 mL) hot pepper flakes
1/2 cup (125 mL) bottled clam juice
1/2 cup (125 mL) dry white wine
2 lbs (1 kg) littleneck or manilla clams
12 oz (375 g) linguini or fettuccine
Preparation:
In large deep, heavy skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add pancetta; cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes or until starting to turn golden. Remove from pan; drain all but 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of the fat.
Add garlic, 2 tablespoons (25 mL) of the parsley and hot pepper flakes; cook, stirring for 1 minute. Pour in clam juice and wine; bring to boil. Add clams; cover and cook for about 5 minutes or until clams open. Discard any that do not open.
Meanwhile, in large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender but firm. Drain and add to skillet with pancetta; toss well to coat. Serve sprinkled with remaining parsley.
Tags:
Main Course; Meat-Pork; Seafood; Pasta/Noodles; Boil/Simmer;
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