Authentic home cooking from Italy, with US measurements.

Originally published on Cookpad Italy as Spaghetti con Vongole, Gamberoni sfumati al Cognac e Pomodorini

Spaghetti with Clams, Cognac-Flambéed Jumbo Shrimp, and Cherry Tomatoes

Name: Spaghetti with Clams, Cognac-Flambéed Jumbo Shrimp, and Cherry Tomatoes
Total time: 1800 s
Yield: Serves 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 14 oz spaghetti (400 grams); 2.2 lbs fresh clams (1 kg); 10.5 oz jumbo shrimp (300 grams); 7 oz fresh cherry tomatoes (200 grams); 1 small bunch fresh parsley; 1 garlic clove; 2 small shots cognac; as needed Extra virgin olive oil,; as needed Ground ginger,; as needed Black pepper,; as needed Salt,

Fabio Del Buono @FabioMasterChef

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Spaghetti with Clams, Cognac-Flambéed Jumbo Shrimp, and Cherry Tomatoes

Fabio Del Buono @FabioMasterChef

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Ingredients

30 minutes

Serves 4 servings

14 ozspaghetti (400 grams)
2.2 lbsfresh clams (1 kg)
10.5 ozjumbo shrimp (300 grams)
7 ozfresh cherry tomatoes (200 grams)
1small bunch fresh parsley
1garlic clove
2small shots cognac
as neededExtra virgin olive oil,
as neededGround ginger,
as neededBlack pepper,
as neededSalt,

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Steps

30 minutes

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the spaghetti.
2

Wash and trim the cherry tomatoes, cut them in half, and set aside.
3

Remove the heads and shells from the shrimp. Use a toothpick to remove the vein, rinse under cold running water, and set aside.
4

In a skillet, heat olive oil and finely chopped garlic. Sauté until fragrant, then add the clams. Season with salt, black pepper, and finely chopped parsley. Cook for about 10 minutes.
5

Once the clams have opened, add the whole shrimp. Pour in the cognac, let it evaporate, then add the cherry tomatoes. Season again with salt, black pepper, and finely chopped parsley. Cook for about 10 more minutes.
6

Drain the spaghetti when al dente and add it to the skillet with the sauce. Add a little pasta cooking water and a drizzle of olive oil, then toss to combine.
7

Plate and serve.