Pasta & noodles
Spicy Clam Arrabbiata
Angry tomato sauce, sweet clam counterpunch
- 30 min
- Easy
- Serves 3–4
Ingredients
- 10 razor clams, bite-size
- 12 oz penne or rigatoni
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 4 garlic cloves, 1–2 tsp chili flakes
- Olive oil, basil
Method
- Sizzle garlic and chili in generous oil until fragrant.
- Tomatoes in; simmer 15 minutes until thick and bright.
- Cook the pasta; combine with sauce and a splash of pasta water.
- Clams in for the final 2 minutes of tossing.
- Tear basil over the top.
Tip. Sugar kills the "angry" — balance with olive oil instead if it is too sharp.
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