<img src="https://ttand.imgix.net/img-20190816-200558-1613094051164.jpg" style="width: 1477px;"> By <a href="mailto: cindy@romanceandfoodietravel.ca" target="_blank">Cindy Almond</a> Looking for something different but easy enough for a nice
tête&nbsp;à&nbsp;tête with your valentine? (or let’s be real..in front of the tv with Netflix?) <o:p></o:p>This dish is actually one of my favourite pastas – it isn’t
too heavy and packs a flavour punch! While I’ve been to Italy, truth be told, I’m
not sure I’ve actually eaten this in Italy yet – but I’ve visited the
Neapolitan area it hails from in the Campania region! You will find variations as
well in the Liguria area of Italy (shameless plug – we are planning a foodie
tour of Italy which will include the Liguria area in late 2022 – <a href="https://forms.aweber.com/form/38/978053438.htm" target="_blank">contact us if you’d like to know more</a>&nbsp;or follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/romanceandfoodietravel" target="_blank">FB</a> or <a href="http://instagram.com/romanceandfoodietravel" target="_blank">Insta</a>!)&nbsp; Liguria is
well known for it’s pesto as well – which we will feature in a future recipe
blog.&nbsp;Share in my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=romanceandfoodietravel&amp;set=a.4021094701248669" target="_blank">Italian Journey by visiting this album</a> to see some drool-worthy foodie photos and stunning images of my previous trip!So now – back to the recipe! When I cook, I tend to look at
a variety of recipes online – then create my own mish mash version based on my
tastes – so here is my version of how I like my Spaghetti Alle Vongole!&nbsp; You could use fresh clams below – but I
prefer stocking my pantry with canned clams so that I can make this quickly
whenever I have a craving!<o:p></o:p>You will need: <o:p></o:p><ul><li style="text-indent: -18pt;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;1 box of spaghetti (you can also use linguine)<o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-indent: -18pt;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Salt to taste<o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-indent: -18pt;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;1/3 cup of olive oil<o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-indent: -18pt;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;3 cloves of garlic, minced &nbsp;(you could use more but I must go easy on my
garlic intake)<o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-indent: -18pt;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;1 tsp of red pepper flakes (if you are a wuss
with heat, put less!)<o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-indent: -18pt;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;6 anchovy fillets, chopped into small pieces
(from a can)<o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-indent: -18pt;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;1/2 cup dry white wine (sauvignon blanc or pinot
grigio works)<o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-indent: -18pt;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;1 can of whole baby clams with juice<o:p></o:p></li><li style="text-indent: -18pt;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Handful of flat-leaf parsley, chopped</li><li style="text-indent: -18pt;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Cracked pepper<o:p></o:p></li></ul>Instructions: Start with bringing your water to boil in a large pot with
some salt. Once boiling, add your pasta and cook for 7 or 8 minutes or so –
until Al dente (which means not too soft).<o:p></o:p>Next, get a large skillet heated to medium, add your olive
oil, garlic, red pepper flakes and sauté for a minute or so. Add your chopped anchovies
and cook a few more minutes until they break apart further. Add your wine,
clams and their juices.<o:p></o:p>Drain your pasta and add to your clam sauce – stir and let
simmer for 3 minutes or so to let the flavours combine.&nbsp; Remove your skillet from the heat and add your
chopped parsley, a little salt and a bit of fresh cracked pepper and voila!&nbsp; Try this with a glass of Verdicchio wine –
recommended by our great friends over at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mandiwineside/" target="_blank">A Walk on the Wine Side</a> – check them
out to<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mandiwineside/?hl=en" target="_blank"> learn more</a> about cool wines and wine events!<o:p></o:p>Let me know how it turns out.&nbsp;Buen Provecho! (Bon appetit, in Italian)<o:p></o:p>







































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Looking for something different but easy enough for a nice tête à tête with your valentine? Enjoy a taste of Italy - in your own kitchen! ~ by Cindy Almond, Owner, Romance and Foodie Travel

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