Spaghetti with Clams

Spaghetti with clams is a classic, simple seafood pasta. Like all simple recipes, it depends upon using the right ingredients. Avoid large clams, which will be very tough and chewy, and search out some very small varieties, such as littleneck or Manila clams. Once the sauce is cooked you can either leave the clams in their shells or remove and discard the shells. In the latter case, we recommend leaving at least a third of the clams in their shells for aesthetic purposes.