Spaghetti with lupin clams are certainly one of the most beloved first courses.

The taste of the clams makes the dish truly unique.

And with my recipe, tested over time, preparing them is really simple and quick.

The lupin clam, although smaller in size compared to the veracious clam, has a decidedly stronger flavor, making the dish really tasty. Preparing it at home is truly a breeze. Plus, it’s much more affordable than the veracious clams.

With a few steps, you can achieve a restaurant-quality result, without using stock cubes or any other seasoning.

Simple and delicate, spaghetti with lupin clams never gets boring.

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Difficulty: Easy
Cost: Economical
Preparation time: 15 Minutes
Portions: 4
Cooking methods: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian
Seasonality: All seasons

Ingredients for preparing Spaghetti with Veracious Clams

2.2 lbs lupin clams
14 oz spaghetti
4 cloves garlic
to taste extra virgin olive oil
1 bunch parsley
to taste coarse salt

Tools

1 Pan
1 Pot
1 Wooden Spoon

Steps for Preparing Spaghetti with Clams

To prepare the delicious spaghetti with clams, we start with a very thorough cleaning.

First, examine the clams and discard the open ones, as they are dead, and clean the shell of any residues, rinsing several times under running water.

Then, fill a bowl with tap water, add a handful of coarse salt, and immerse the clams. Let them purge any sand for at least two hours.

After the time has passed, rinse them again and start the actual preparation.

Put a high pot on the stove with plenty of water and bring to a boil, then cook the spaghetti.

In a pan of diameter 11 inches, heat the extra virgin olive oil along with the garlic cloves and fry until lightly browned. Then, remove the garlic and add the clams. Cover the pan and cook over medium heat until the shells have completely opened, shaking the pan occasionally or stirring with a wooden spoon.
Turn off the heat as soon as all the shells have opened, and leave the lid on so the sauce released during cooking doesn’t evaporate.
Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to the instructions on the package, then drain them strictly al dente. Then, add them to the clams along with the freshly chopped parsley and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
Mix everything well, put it on the heat for just 2 minutes with the pan, and serve hot…
and enjoy your meal from Barbara!