Creamy Pasta with Clams and Cannellini Beans

Creamy Pasta with Clams and Cannellini Beans

45 mins
medium
4 servings

A delicious and satisfying pasta dish featuring tender clams, creamy cannellini beans, and a light tomato sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.

ClamsPastaVegetarian

Equipment Needed

  • Colander
  • Large Pot

Ingredients

  • 200.00 gPasta (Cavatappi or similar)(Short pasta shapes work best)
  • 240.00 gCannellini Beans (drained and rinsed)(Pre-cooked beans are ideal)
  • 1.00 kgFresh Clams (cleaned)(Ensure clams are fresh and clean)
  • 5.00 gParsley(Freshly chopped)
  • 2.00 clovesGarlic(Minced)
  • 1.00 pinchRed Pepper Flakes(Optional, for heat)
  • 300.00 gTomato Puree(Diced tomatoes can be used)
  • 3.00 tbspOlive Oil(High quality extra virgin olive oil)
  • 1.00 tspSalt(To taste)

Instructions

1

Sauté minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) in olive oil until fragrant.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

2

Add cleaned clams and cook until they open. Discard any clams that don't open.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

3

Remove clams from the pan and set aside, reserving the cooking liquid.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

4

Add tomato puree to the pan and simmer for 10 minutes.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

5

Stir in the drained and rinsed cannellini beans.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

6

Season with salt to taste.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

7

Add the pasta to the pan and stir well.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

8

Gradually add the reserved clam cooking liquid, stirring constantly.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

9

Cook the pasta according to package directions, adding more liquid if needed.

Estimated time: 8 minutes

10

Stir in the cooked clams and chopped parsley.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

11

Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley.

Estimated time: 1 minutes