Spaghetti with clams, white wine and chilli
Sweet clams steamed open in garlic and wine, tossed through spaghetti with a little heat and plenty of parsley.
- Time35 mins
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £1.62 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Throw away any clams that are open and do not close when tapped. Rinse the rest well.
- 2
Boil the spaghetti in salted water for 2 minutes less than the packet says.
10 min - 3
While it cooks, warm the oil in a large lidded pan. Add the garlic and chilli and cook for 1 minute until fragrant but not brown.
1 min - 4
Tip in the clams and wine, cover, and cook over a high heat for 4 minutes, shaking the pan, until the shells open. Throw away any that stay shut.
4 min - 5
Lift the spaghetti into the clam pan with a ladle of its water. Toss over the heat for 2 minutes until the sauce coats the pasta.
2 min - 6
Add the lemon juice and parsley and serve in warm bowls.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.