Chef Johns Spaghetti with Red Clam Sauce
Ingredients:
1 lb spaghetti
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup white wine optional, can substitute with more broth
2 tbsp tomato paste
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
1 can 6.5 oz chopped clams, drained, juice reserved
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions:
1 Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
2 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the garlic until fragrant.
3 Add the crushed tomatoes, wine if using, tomato paste, and red pepper flakes if using. Simmer for 10-15 minutes to combine the flavors.
4 Add the clams and reserved clam juice to the sauce, and simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes.
5 Toss the cooked spaghetti with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
6 Stir in fresh parsley and season with salt and pepper.
7 Serve with grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
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