Casarecce & Clams
An Original Recipe by Lorraine Elliott
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 12 minutes
- 500g/1.1lbs. casarecce pasta
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced thinly
- 300g/10.6ozs. basil pesto
- 1kg/2.2lbs little neck clams
- Salt and pepper
- Parmesan cheese to serve
Step 1 - First boil the pasta in plenty of salted, boiling water until al dente. Drain off the water reserving 3/4 of a cup. Heat the pan again on medium heat and fry the garlic cloves in the oil.
Step 2 - Add the pesto and half of the pasta water. Then add the pasta adding more of the pasta water if necessary. Finally add the clams to the pot and cook until opened. Season with salt and pepper and serve with parmesan cheese.