Spaghetti Nero di Seppia (Black Pasta) with Clams

Time to get fancy! This Spaghetti Nero di Seppia (Black Pasta) with Clams is such a gorgeous and flavorful dish. Serve it on date night, at your next dinner party, or to those extra special guests. The color of the pasta complements the clams and toppings beautifully. Your guests will be wowed and will want to know all of your secrets. Trust me.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Servings

Equipment

Ingredients

½ lb Spaghetti nero di seppia
1 pkg Clams (frozen)
2-3 cloves Minced Garlic
⅓ cup White wine
1 whole Shallot
4 tablespoon Butter
½ qty Lemon (juice of)
½ teaspoon Salt (or to taste)

Garnish

1 bunch Fresh parsley (chopped)

Optional

Parmesan

Instructions

Boil pasta according to package directions. Drain in colander and set aside.
Chop shallot and parsley.
In a separate frying pan, melt butter on medium heat. Add shallot and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add minced garlic, then salt, and cook for another minute.
Add white wine and cook until reduced by half, then add clams.
Cook frozen clams for 6-8 minutes until they open (see package directions).
Combine clams with pasta and a squeeze of lemon. Garnish with remaining lemon and parsley.
Add parmesan cheese (if desired). Serve warm.

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