Spaghetti with clams, sun-dried tomatoes, and toasted breadcrumbs is a delicious and flavorful dish. Here’s a simple recipe for you to try:
Ingredients:
- 8 oz (225g) spaghetti
- 1 pound (450g) fresh clams, scrubbed and cleaned
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, toasted
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions:
- Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Drain and set aside.
- While the spaghetti is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for about 1-2 minutes until the garlic becomes fragrant.
- Add the cleaned clams to the skillet, cover with a lid, and cook for 5-7 minutes or until the clams open. Discard any clams that do not open.
- Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the clam mixture. Toss everything together to coat the spaghetti with the flavorful sauce.
- In a separate pan, toast the breadcrumbs over medium heat until golden brown. Be careful not to burn them.
- Serve the spaghetti and clam mixture in bowls, sprinkle with the toasted breadcrumbs, and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the pasta.
This dish is not only delicious but also quick and easy to prepare. The combination of clams, sun-dried tomatoes, and toasted breadcrumbs adds a variety of textures and flavors to the spaghetti. Enjoy your meal!
