spaghetti with lupini clams recipe

Certainly! Here’s a simple recipe for spaghetti with lupini clams:

Ingredients:

• 1 pound spaghetti
• 1 pound lupini clams, cleaned and scrubbed
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving about 1 cup of pasta water.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the lupini clams to the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes until they start to open.
4. Pour in the white wine and let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes until the alcohol evaporates and the clams are fully open. Discard any clams that haven’t opened.
5. Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
6. Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the clam sauce. Toss everything together gently, adding some of the reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce and coat the spaghetti evenly.
7. Cook for another minute or so until the spaghetti is heated through and well coated with the sauce.
8. Serve the spaghetti with lupini clams hot, garnished with chopped parsley. Enjoy!

This dish is best served with a slice of crusty bread and a glass of white wine. Enjoy your meal!