Italian Fish Recipes - Clams, Pesto and Spaghetti (Vongole, Pesto e Spaghetti) Recipe

• 2 garlic cloves, peeled

• 15 ml/1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 90 ml/6 tbsp white wine

• 150 ml/2/3 cup fish or chicken stock

• 450 g/1 lb baby clams in shells

• 275 g/10 oz spaghetti

• 75 ml/5 tbsp Red Pesto Sauce

Method:

1. Crush the garlic cloves and fry (sauté) in the oil with the onion for 1 minute. Pour in the wine and stock and bring to the boil.

2. Add the clams and cover with a lid. Cook for 3 minutes to open the clams. Discard any clams which have not opened.

3. Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the spaghetti for 5 minutes until tender.

4. Drain and pour into a warmed serving dish. Add the clams.

5. Heat the Red Pesto Sauce in a saucepan for 1 minute. Pour over the pasta and clams. Toss and serve.