Creamy Lemon Clam Spaghetti with Ricotta | Easy and Quick Recipe
The creamy lemon clam spaghetti with ricotta is a perfect dish for those who love the fresh and delicate flavors of the sea, enriched by a pleasant creaminess without weighing down. This simple and quick recipe combines the citrus freshness of lemon with the delicacy of ricotta, which creates a velvety and light sauce ideal for enhancing the taste of fresh clams. In less than 30 minutes, you will bring to the table an elegant dish, perfect for summer lunches or special dinners. Follow the detailed steps and discover how to prepare this tasty variant of clam spaghetti, perfect for surprising your guests with a touch of originality.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Summer, All seasons
- Energy 495.22 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 44.99 (g) of which sugars 1.41 (g)
- Proteins 33.82 (g)
- Fat 20.63 (g) of which saturated 4.85 (g)of which unsaturated 3.19 (g)
- Fibers 2.86 (g)
- Sodium 2,317.03 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 11 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Creamy Lemon Clam Spaghetti with Ricotta | Easy and Quick Recipe:
- 7 oz spaghetti
- 1.1 lbs clams
- 1 garlic
- Half lemon
- 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 1.8 oz ricotta
- parsley
- salt
- pepper
- chili peppers (optional)
Steps
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Cleaning the clams
Place the clams in salted water for at least 1 hour, changing the water several times to remove the sand.Preparing the sauce
In a large pan, heat the oil with the crushed garlic and chili pepper (if you like), being careful not to burn the garlic.
Cooking the clams
Add the well-drained clams, cover, and cook on high heat until they open (5-7 minutes). Discard any that remain closed.
Adding the cheese
Remove the garlic from the pan, add the ricotta and lemon juice, and mix over low heat to create a delicate cream.
Cooking the spaghetti
Cook the spaghetti in salted water until halfway done (about 4-5 minutes).Completing the cooking
Drain the spaghetti and toss them in the pan with the ricotta and clam cream, also adding the lemon zest. Cook for 2-3 minutes, mixing well.
Finishing
Turn off the heat, add chopped parsley, pepper, and adjust salt if needed. Mix and serve immediately.
Enjoy your meal!
Advice
Ricotta adds creaminess without weighing down the dish. You can replace it with robiola or stracchino for a stronger flavor.
For a more intense taste, deglaze the clams with a bit of white wine before adding the cheese.
Finish with a grating of lemon zest for extra freshness.
