Pasta con Vongole e Aglio

Pasta con Vongole e Aglio is a delightful Italian dish featuring tender spaghetti tossed with fresh clams and a fragrant garlic sauce, perfect for a kosher breakfast. This simple yet flavorful meal is sure to start your day off on a delicious note.

Ingredients

• Spaghetti - 150 grams
• Fresh clams (cleaned) - 250 grams
• Garlic - 4 cloves (sliced)
• Olive oil - 3 tablespoons
• Fresh parsley (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Red pepper flakes - 1/4 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
2. While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing until the garlic is golden and fragrant.
3. Add the cleaned clams to the skillet and stir well. Cover the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the clams open up.
4. Once the clams are cooked, add the cooked spaghetti directly to the skillet. Toss to combine, ensuring the pasta is well-coated with the garlic oil and clam juices.
5. Stir in chopped parsley, lemon juice, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
6. Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 20 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids from clams, promoting heart health.
• Contains antioxidants from garlic and parsley, supporting immune function.

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