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Spaghetti alle Vongole (Spaghetti with Clams)

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Spaghetti alle Vongole (Spaghetti with Clams), is a traditional Italian dish that is simple to make, delicious, and it makes a fabulous addition to a New Year’s Eve dinner.

You'll adore Spaghetti alle Vongole (Spaghetti with Clams) for a special meal!

Typically for Christmas Eve dinner, my Italian family enjoys the traditional Feast of the Seven Fishes. You guessed it: there are seven different types of fish or seafood served. It’s a fun and flavorful celebration as you can imagine. You can probably also figure that there is a lot of work that goes into preparing this meal.

Enjoy Spaghetti alle Vongole (Spaghetti with Clams) as an easy-to-make meal for a special occasion

Since there were only a few of us for Christmas Eve dinner this year, we didn’t go all out with the traditional meal. Instead, we decided to serve only a few types of seafood. Spaghetti alle Vongole was one of them, along with salmon and shrimp. 

A great shrimp dish to make for celebrations is Individual Cheesy Shrimp & Grits. Make them as an appetizer or a starting course for your meal.

Alert! Alert! More good news: Spaghetti alle Vongole (Spaghetti with Clams) is especially easy to make. The clams and their sauce take, literally, only minutes to prepare. The fresh parsley adds a pop of flavor and color to this pretty dish, perfect for any celebration.

Spaghetti alle Vongole (Spaghetti with Clams) is a delightful dish that is easy to make -- perfect for a celebration!

I don’t make this dish often, but I easily could (and should). What’s nice about his recipe is that if you can’t find fresh clams, you could use canned or frozen, but I think fresh is always best. Plus it looks so pretty to see the clams in their shells, tossed with the spaghetti. I added canned clams to the mix just to “beef things up.”

Prepare Spaghetti alle Vongole (Spaghetti with Clams) with fresh clams for a delightful dish!

In case you can’t get a dinner reservation for New Year’s Eve or if you don’t want to fight the crowds, stay in and make a batch of Spaghetti alle Vongole. Serve it with a bottle of white wine, some crusty bread, and a nice side of veggies.

Twirl up a forkful of Spaghetti alle Vongole (Spaghetti with Clams) for a delightful (and easy-to-make) meal!

Oh, and don’t forget to include dessert and/or cookies for after dinner! I recommend these Easy Chocolate Chip-Orange Cannoli Cups or my Orange-Amaretto Pizzelle Cookies. They’re fun for holiday celebrations, and I mean… the resolutions don’t start today!

Spaghetti alle Vongole (spaghetti with clams) is a wonderful dish for the New Year's Eve celebrations. You'll love this pasta dish!

I hope you try this recipe for Spaghetti alle Vongole. It’s the perfect dish for a celebration. Grab a Plate wishes you a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year!

Spaghetti alle Vongole (Spaghetti with Clams) is a fabulous meal for a celebration!

Nutrition

Calories

218 cal

Fat

8 g

Carbs

28 g

Protein

5 g
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Serves 4

Spaghetti alle Vongole (Spaghetti with Clams)

This is an easy-to-make dish that's perfect for any celebration!

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces spaghetti
  • 2 dozen littleneck clams
  • 1 (6-ounce can) minced clams in their liquid (reserve the liquid)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra
  • 3 garlic cloves, sliced thin
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup water reserved from cooking the spaghetti
  • 2-3 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, divided

Instructions

  1. Add the clams to a large bowl filled with water. Clean them with a vegetable scrubber.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add the spaghetti and cook to al dente. When done, drain and add about a teaspoon of olive oil to the spaghetti to keep it from sticking. Set aside.
  3. Add the oil to a large skillet over medium-low heat. When hot, add the garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for a minute or so, and be careful not to burn the garlic.
  4. Add the fresh clams, and the liquid only from the canned clams, to the skillet along with the wine and reserved water. Increase the heat to medium and cover. Cook for several minutes. The clams will begin to open. When opened, add the spaghetti and the minced canned clams to the skillet along with half the parsley. Toss gently and add the lid back to the skillet. Cook for another 2 minutes. If there are any clams that did not open, be sure to discard them.
  5. Toss to combine. Garnish with the remaining parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Be sure to discard any clams that do not open after cooking.

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Comments

  1. Valerie says

    Anytime I see this dish I think of 50 Shades of Grey. They had this when they had their first big fight. I've always wanted a recipe for it so this is perfect.
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  2. Stefani Harris says

    OMG! That looks soooo amazing! I've made spaghetti with clams twice, and I loved it...and can't wait to make it again. This time - with your recipe! Consider it saved and printed! Woohoo!
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  3. Sheri says

    I have never had clams in spaghetti. I know lots of people try it and say it's delicious but I kind of like the traditional Spaghetti Bolognese. Maybe I should step out of my comfort zone. :-)
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  7. Rose says

    I am an amuetuer cook. I have never cooked with clams and only eat clam chowder. This however is a very elegant sophisticated looking dish which I wold love to present for dinner!
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  9. Swaps says

    I love spaghetti.. have been looking for .some interesting recipe... thx a lot Www.facebook.com/shdstudio7/ Online architect and interior designers
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  10. Sharon Wu says

    Omg this dish looks sooo good! Dinner was a couple hours ago but I'm hungry again after seeing these photos. I'll probably have to wait until lunch tomorrow to try this recipe though. Thanks for sharing! xo, sharon http://www.stylelullaby.com/beauty/transitioning-skin-care-routine-winter-skinfix/
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  11. Elizabeth says

    Tasty, with a beautiful presentation! And it does not take lots of time or ingredients to prepare. Just delicious!
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  12. Ellie says

    oh my gosh this looks incredible! I love anything that involves pasta and seafood! My Family adores pasta and Italian cuisine! this looks perfect for an easy but elegant and delicious dinner party meal! Ellie www.scotchandstilettos.com
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  13. blair villanueva says

    Ah i remember my Dada loves this meal, and even he cooks it for me :) Thank you for bringing back a sweet memory! I love it!
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  14. Roxy says

    I adore pasta and could eat seafood EVERYDAY if given the choice. I've never cooked with clams, but this recipe seems super easy. I'll have to get it a try!
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  15. Yvonne says

    Happy New Year, Patty! This is exactly what my son-in-law ordered on New Year's Eve...with extra garlic & sauce for the bread, of course. Said it was the #1 dish he consumed during the entire vacation. I had grouper, lobster and quinoa salad instead.
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    • Patricia says

      Happy New Year!! Ooo -- everything sounds fabulous (especially the extra garlic) ;) This was a great dish that my mama loved!!
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  18. Gena says

    This is such a great recipe! Spaghetti with seafood is one of my forever favorite things. Especially after the Christmas meal - so nice to have clams for a change :)
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  20. Nathalia says

    I lived in Italy a few years ago and when my husband (then boyfriend) visited me, he was obsessed with this dish in Venice! To this day he raves about it. I’d love to try making it at home!
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  24. Ingrid says

    It is nice to read of the traditional dishes of various cultures.The Italian traditional Feast of the Seven Fishes where seven different types of fish or seafood served seems quite interesting. While the dishes seem delicious, is one person responsible for preparing all seven dishes?
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    • Patricia says

      Hi Ingrid! I love traditions that include food! Yes, for the most part, one person (or sometimes a few family helpers) cooks! Amazing, right? When I was little my mom and dad would team up for the feast!
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    • Patricia says

      Thanks, Mercedes! I hope you like it! I could think of a lot more dishes that are loaded with cream or other diet-busting ingredients! I don't think this is tooooo bad! Enjoy!
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