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Alex Hill’s Clam & Mussel Pasta in a White Wine Tomato Sauce 

By Alex Hill

You can't go wrong with a seafood pasta in our eyes. Alex Hill takes a trip down memory lane as she recreates one of the first dishes she had in Positano, Italy a few years ago! Fresh mussels and clams give the sauce a nice .

You can't go wrong with a seafood pasta in our eyes.

Alex Hill takes a trip down memory lane as she recreates one of the first dishes she had in Positano, Italy a few years ago! Fresh mussels and clams give the sauce a nice straight from the sea flavor so the dish doesn’t need much!

RECIPE:

Alex Hill's Clam & Mussel Pasta in a White Wine Tomato Sauce

INGREDIENTS

½ lb littleneck clams

½ lb mussels

1 large shallot, chopped

4-5 cloves of garlic, thinly slices

1 tbsp calabrian chilis

1-2 anchovies

1 lb cherry tomatoes, halved

½ cup dry white wine

½ lb large pasta shells

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Kosher salt & pepper, to taste

Chive, parsley, lemon & finishing salt for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Boil water & season water with salt. Cook pasta according to instructions to al dente.

  2. In a wide sauté pot on medium heat, add the olive oil to a pan.

  3. Add anchovies and let them dissolve.

  4. Add garlic & shallots, season with salt & pepper and let sauté for 3 minutes.

  5. Add calabrian chili peppers and stir to combine.

  6. Add cherry tomatoes & white wine. Let the alcohol cook off for about 1-2 minutes.

  7. Add clams & mussels and cover the pot. Let steam for 2-3 minutes.

  8. Finish off with unsalted butter.

  9. Add some pasta water and let it combine with the sauce.

  10. Add pasta and toss to combine.

  11. Garnish with parsley, chives, a lemon squeeze and finish with finishing salt & black pepper.

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