Pasta · Campania
Spaghetti alle Vongole
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Spaghetti alle vongole is a Neapolitan pasta of clams, garlic, olive oil, white wine, chili and parsley.
Clams are steamed open in garlic oil and wine; the spaghetti finishes cooking in the briny juices.
Purge clams in salted water first to remove grit. No cheese on seafood pasta in Naples.
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