JOHN HINTERBERGER'S CLAM SPAGHETTI

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Years ago I came across this recipe in the Seattle Times and fell in love with it. On a visit to Fairbanks, Alaska, I introduced it to my mother and it soon became one of her favorites. Years later, in a move from Fairbanks to Anchorage, Alaska, my collection of clipped recipes was lost. We've been making it from memory, but it...

Provided by Georgia Berry

Categories     Seafood

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 c plus 1 tbs. olive oil, divided
1 dried red chili pepper, finely chopped
1 large onion, chopped
3 large garlic cloves, minced or mashed
1/2 c fresh basil leaves, chopped, or 1tbs. dried
1 Tbsp oregano, dried
salt and pepper
1/2 c dry white wine
2 can(s) (4 1/2 oz.) chopped clams, drained with liquid reserved
1/3 lb mushrooms, sliced
1 Tbsp butter
1 lb dried spaghetti
1 c parsley, chopped
1/2 c black olives, sliced
pimento, chopped (optional)
grated romano or parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. 1. Put ½ cup olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet and heat slowly. Add the dried chili pepper, chopped onion and garlic cloves. Cook slowly for about 30 minutes or until the onions are very soft.
  • 2. 2. Add to pan the basil, oregano, salt and pepper, wine and liquid from the clams. Continue to simmer until some of the liquid is reduced down. Keep warm. In the meantime, sauté the mushrooms in a tablespoon of butter and add to the mixture.
  • 3. 3. Bring kettle of water to a boil. Add a tablespoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of oil. Cook spaghetti until just al dente.
  • 4. 4. As pasta is cooking, add the clams, parsley and 3 tablespoons of cheese to the sauce and simmer at low heat for about 5 minutes. Add olives and pimento, if desired.
  • 5. 5. After draining the pasta, stir into the sauce and toss. Sprinkle generously with grated cheese and serve directly from the skillet.

Kalema Abdullatif
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This was a great dish! I'll definitely be making it again.


MMA Class
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Keeley Molloy
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This is my go-to recipe for clam spaghetti. It's always a hit with my friends and family.


Brendon Lategan
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This was the worst clam spaghetti I've ever had. The clams were rubbery and the sauce was bland.


Phillip Ebert
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I'm not a fan of seafood, but this dish was surprisingly good. The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.


ROB TIGRO
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This was a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It was easy to make and the whole family loved it.


Rohan ahmed
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I thought this dish was just okay. The sauce was a bit bland and the clams were overcooked.


luciano may
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The clams were a bit gritty, but the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely make this again, but I'll be sure to clean the clams more thoroughly next time.


Md samim Hossain
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This was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time.


Samjhana Ghimire
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I've made this clam spaghetti several times now and it's always a hit. The sauce is so flavorful and the clams are always cooked perfectly.


_PeePo _Raiyah
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and everyone loved it.


Lino Empire
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I'm not a huge fan of clams, but this dish was amazing! The sauce was so flavorful and the clams were cooked perfectly.


Adan Khan
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Easy to follow recipe that resulted in a delicious and impressive dish!


Moon Bay Brian
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This is the best clam spaghetti I've ever had. The flavors were amazing and the pasta was cooked al dente.


Maryam altaf Altaf
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This clam spaghetti was a hit with my family! The clams were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and light.