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Clam and Tomato Pasta

A quick and flavorful pasta dish with tender clams, sweet tomatoes, and a hint of garlic, finished with olive oil and fresh microgreens.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
550
Protein
25g
Clam and Tomato Pasta
ComfortingItalianDairy-FreeSeafoodTenderWeeknightPastaDinner

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Cook the 8 oz spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.

  2. Step 2

    While pasta cooks, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes; cook until tomatoes soften, about 4 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Add 1 lb cleaned clams and 1/4 cup reserved pasta water to the skillet. Cover and cook until clams open, about 5-7 minutes. Discard any that stay closed.

  4. Step 4

    Toss the drained spaghetti with the clam mixture, adding more pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce. Drizzle with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil.

  5. Step 5

    Serve immediately, garnished with 1/2 cup microgreens on top.

Tools you’ll need

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet with lid
  • Colander
  • Measuring cups and spoons

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