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Spaghetti Vongole

Being a huge fan of Italian cuisine, this is the first Italian dish I made back when I started my cooking journey a few years ago-- Spaghetti Vongole, what a classic dish. I also paired it with some spinach and tomato salad for some extra freshness!





Preparation time: 20 mins

Ingredients:
2 servings of Spaghetti  (approx. 2 hand full of spaghetti)
1 bowl of Clams
2 tbsp of white wine
4 tbsp of olive oil
2 tbsp of mince garlic
1 chili
Chopped parsley
According to taste salt and pepper
According to taste grated Parmesan cheese

1. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instruction (minus 2 minutes). Drain the spaghetti however save 3-4 tbsp for the sauce
2. In a preheated skillet, pour in 3 tbsps of olive oil, put in mince garlic and chili, turn to medium hi heat.
3. Once the garlic is sizzling, add in the clams, season the clams with salt and pepper
4. Put on the lid, cook until most of the shells are opened
5. Splash in the wine, pour in spaghetti, add 1-2 tbsp of starch water, add parsley, season with salt and pepper, mix well
6. Add 1 tbsp of olive oil, sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top and serve
7. Enjoy:)

Tips of the dish
1. Since the clams already contained a considerable amount of saltiness, make sure to taste before seasoning.