Seeds Free Spaghetti alle Vongole
Few pasta dishes hit as hard as this briny, garlicky classic — tender clams nestled in a silky, wine-laced sauce that clings to every strand of spaghetti. The beauty here is in the simplicity: fresh littleneck clams, good olive oil, sliced garlic, a splash of dry white wine, and a generous handful of flat-leaf parsley are all it takes to build something that tastes genuinely restaurant-worthy. For anyone navigating a seeds-free diet, this dish is a natural fit — there are no hidden seed oils, no sesame, no poppy or sunflower lurking in the ingredient list, just clean, whole components you can feel confident about. The technique is straightforward but smart: cooking the pasta just shy of al dente and finishing it directly in the clam broth lets the spaghetti absorb all that oceanic, garlicky flavor while the sauce emulsifies into something glossy and irresistible. A pinch of red pepper flakes adds gentle heat without any seed-based seasoning blends. Serve it straight from the pan with a squeeze of lemon and an extra drizzle of olive oil, and you have a weeknight dinner that feels like a special occasion.
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4 servings
- 2 lb littleneck clams (about 24 clams), scrubbed
- 1 lb spaghetti
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for finishing
- 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- ¾ cup dry white wine (such as pinot grigio or vermentino)
- ½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
- salt
For serving
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the scrubbed clams in a large bowl of cold salted water and let them soak for 30 minutes to purge any sand. Drain and rinse well.
- 2
Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until 2 minutes shy of al dente — the pasta should still have a firm, chalky center. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the spaghetti.
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