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Spaghetti alla vongole

Ingredients

Preparation method

  1. Boil the spaghetti according to the packet the instructions in plenty of boiling salted water.

  2. Drain the spaghetti, reserving about a tablespoon of the cooking water.

  3. Add the garlic, clams, herbs, lemon zest, white wine and oil to the water left in the pan and whisk until the sauce emulsifies.

  4. Add the spaghetti and seasoning and mix thoroughly.

  5. Serve hot.

Less than 30 mins preparation time

10 to 30 mins cooking time

Serves 1

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