PASTA WITH CLAMS, CORN, AND BASIL PESTO
If you'd like to skip the pesto step, you can purchase pre-made pesto at the supermarket; you'll need about half a cup to make this dish. Other quick-cooking shellfish, such as mussels or medium shelled shrimp, can be substituted for the clams, but you might need an extra splash of pasta water to loosen the sauce.
Provided by Carla Lalli Music
Categories Dinner Seafood Shellfish Clam Pasta Basil Garlic Summer Quick & Easy Corn Soy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Make the pesto:
- In a blender or food processor, combine garlic, Parmigiano, basil, and oil and blend until very smooth, scraping down sides as needed and adding a tablespoon or two of water if needed to get things moving. Add lemon zest and season with salt and pepper. Set pesto aside (you should have about 1/2 cup).
- Cook the clams and pasta:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta and season it generously with salt. In a medium Dutch oven or large cast-iron skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat. When butter is foaming, add garlic, shallots, and reserved basil stems and cook until mixture is fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add wine and bring to a simmer. Add clams, toss to coat, cover, and cook, checking and stirring every few minutes, until clams begin to open, 3 to 5 minutes. As clams open, transfer them with a slotted spoon to a medium bowl, but try to keep pot covered as much as possible. Fish out basil stems and keep pan sauce warm over very low heat. (If you want a shell-free dining experience, gently liberate clams from their shells and return them to bowl with a splash or two of pasta water over them so they don't dry out.)
- Cook pasta until 1 or 2 minutes shy of al dente. Scoop 1 cup of pasta water into pan with clam sauce. Drain pasta and add to sauce along with half of the pesto. Add corn and bring mixture to a simmer. Cook, stirring, until liquid starts to thicken and pasta is al dente, about 2 minutes. Add clams and any accumulated liquid from bowl. Cook, stirring and tossing, until clams are warmed through, 2 minutes. Serve pasta and clams topped with more pesto.
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Mya Lanferman
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the presentation was beautiful. Definitely recommend!
Roommate Sewell
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover clams. I had some extra from a seafood boil, and they worked perfectly in this recipe.
sameer hayat
[email protected]I love the briny flavor of clams, and the corn and basil pesto added a nice touch of sweetness and freshness. This dish is a great way to enjoy the flavors of summer.
Susan Collins
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.
Javi Special Jia
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to get your kids to eat seafood. My kids loved the clams and corn, and they didn't even notice the basil pesto.
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[email protected]I'm not a big fan of clams, but I loved this pasta dish. The clams were cooked perfectly and the pesto was incredibly flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Mitchel Cox
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover clams. I had some extra from a seafood boil, and they worked perfectly in this recipe.
ABSAI M Kesenanye
[email protected]I love the briny flavor of clams, and the corn and basil pesto added a nice touch of sweetness and freshness. This dish is a great way to enjoy the flavors of summer.
Saran shrestha
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.
Jessica Sandoval
[email protected]I'm a big fan of seafood and pasta, so this recipe was right up my alley. The clams were cooked perfectly and the pesto was incredibly flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Pankaj Mehra
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to get your kids to eat seafood. My kids loved the clams and corn, and they didn't even notice the basil pesto.
Darin Barba
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients. I always have clams, corn, and basil on hand, so I can whip this up any night of the week.
Alaziz group
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to showcase fresh summer produce. The corn and basil are at their peak right now, and they really shine in this dish.
Tuntufye Kabichi
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting pasta recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The combination of clams, corn, and basil pesto is unexpected but incredibly delicious. I'll be making this again and again!
MD AL AMIN HASAN
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover corn. I had some extra from a barbecue and it worked perfectly in this recipe. The pesto added a nice touch of brightness and freshness.
Eva Namuyiga
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the presentation was beautiful. Definitely recommend!
Rojin Lama
[email protected]The flavors in this pasta dish were spot-on! The brininess of the clams, the sweetness of the corn, and the herbaceousness of the basil pesto complemented each other perfectly. It's a keeper!
Jones Owusu
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and resulted in a delicious and impressive dish. My family raved about it, and I'm sure I'll be making it again soon.
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[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of seafood, but this pasta dish changed my mind. The clams were surprisingly tender and flavorful, and the corn and basil pesto added a delightful sweetness and freshness. I'll definitely be making this again!
Turyasingura Cogan
[email protected]This pasta dish was an absolute delight! The combination of clams, corn, and basil pesto created a symphony of flavors that tantalized my taste buds. The clams were cooked to perfection, retaining their delicate briny essence. The corn added a touch