CookpadCookpad
Guest
Register or Log In
Save and create recipes, send cooksnaps and more
  • Search
  • Premium
    • Top Cooksnapped Recipes
    • Top Viewed Recipes
  • Premium
  • Challenges
  • FAQ
  • Send Feedback
  • Region
  • Your Collection
Your Collection
To start creating your recipe library, please register or login.
Spaghetti with Clams and Pistachio Pesto
Save this recipe to come back to it later.
  • Add Cooksnap
  • Add to folders
  • Print
  • Share
    • Copied!
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Pin it
    • Twitter
  • Report Recipe
  • See report
  • Edit recipe
  • Delete
CookpadCookpad
Italy From Laura Palumbo's kitchen in Italy.
Originally published on Cookpad Italy as Spaghetti vongole e pesto di pistacchi, with US measurements.
A picture of Spaghetti with Clams and Pistachio Pesto.

Spaghetti with Clams and Pistachio Pesto

Laura Palumbo
Laura Palumbo @cook_14300404

Spaghetti with Clams and Pistachio Pesto

Laura Palumbo
Laura Palumbo @cook_14300404
Saved
Save this recipe to come back to it later.
Edit recipe
See report
Add to folders
Add CooksnapAdd Cooksnap
ShareShare
  • Copied!
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Pin it
  • Twitter
PrintPrint
  • PrintPrint
  • Add CooksnapAdd Cooksnap
  • Report Recipe
  • See report
  • Delete
Share
  • Copied!
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Pin it
  • Twitter
Save this recipe to come back to it later.
  • Add Cooksnap
  • Add to folders
  • Print
  • Report Recipe
  • See report
  • Edit recipe
  • Delete

Ingredients

  • 1.1 lbsclams (500 g)
  • 1.1 lbsspaghetti (500 g)
  • Pistachio pesto
  • 3.5 ozfinely chopped pistachios (100 g)
  • 1.25 ozgrated cheese (35 g)
  • Grated zest of half a lemon
  • 6basil leaves
  • 1 teaspoonblack pepper
  • Pinchsalt
  • as neededOlive oil,
Cookpad Open in Cookpad App
Saved
Save this recipe to come back to it later.

Steps

  1. 1

    Cook the clams in a skillet with olive oil, garlic, and parsley. Add white wine and cook for 10 minutes, making sure the broth doesn’t dry out.

    A picture of step 1 of Spaghetti with Clams and Pistachio Pesto.
  2. 2

    Remove half of the clams with shells and set them aside. Remove the shells from the remaining clams and leave them in the skillet. Add half of the pistachio pesto to enhance the flavor.

    A picture of step 2 of Spaghetti with Clams and Pistachio Pesto.
  3. 3

    Once the spaghetti is cooked, use tongs to transfer it directly into the skillet. Mix well and add the remaining pesto.

    A picture of step 3 of Spaghetti with Clams and Pistachio Pesto.
  4. 4

    Photo of pistachio pesto

    A picture of step 4 of Spaghetti with Clams and Pistachio Pesto.
Saved
Save this recipe to come back to it later.
Edit recipe
See report
Add to folders
Add CooksnapAdd Cooksnap
ShareShare
  • Copied!
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Pin it
  • Twitter
PrintPrint
  • PrintPrint
  • Add CooksnapAdd Cooksnap
  • Report Recipe
  • See report
  • Delete

Made this recipe? Share a Cooksnap!

Let Laura Palumbo know how it turned out.

Nothing says thank you like a photo!

Guest

Someone made your recipe and shared a Cooksnap!

Send your Cooksnap
Learn more about Cooksnaps
Saved
Save this recipe to come back to it later.
  • Add Cooksnap
  • Add to folders
  • Print
  • Share
    • Copied!
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Pin it
    • Twitter
  • Report Recipe
  • See report
  • Edit recipe
  • Delete

Copied!

Laura Palumbo
Laura Palumbo @cook_14300404
Published in the US on July 29, 2025 14:01

People also looked for

pistachio pesto
pistachio pesto
pesto pasta
pesto pasta

Keywords

Lemon Pepper Spaghetti Pistachio Basil Cheese Clam

Similar Recipes

More Recipes

  1. A picture of Dalia Vegetable Khichdi (Broken Wheat Veggie Porridge).

    Dalia Vegetable Khichdi (Broken Wheat Veggie Porridge)

    Bethica Das Bethica Das
  2. A picture of Stuffed Pomfret Fry.

    Stuffed Pomfret Fry

    Bethica Das Bethica Das
  3. A picture of Broccoli and Cheese Baked Potato.

    Broccoli and Cheese Baked Potato

    Mad Cook Mad Cook
  4. A picture of Kuku wa Nazi Tanzanian chicken in coconut sauce.

    Kuku wa Nazi Tanzanian chicken in coconut sauce

    ifuchi ifuchi
  5. A picture of Paneer sausage.

    Paneer sausage

    Pratikshya Mahapatra Pratikshya Mahapatra
  6. A picture of Earl Grey Buttercream.

    Earl Grey Buttercream

    Cupful of Sprinkles Cupful of Sprinkles
  7. A picture of Glazed puff puff.

    Glazed puff puff

    amina kabir amina kabir
  8. A picture of Crispy Vegan Chakri.

    Crispy Vegan Chakri

    Rekha Bapodra Rekha Bapodra
  9. A picture of Easy Miso Soup.

    Easy Miso Soup

    Lord どうま Lord どうま
  10. A picture of Karachi Special Chicken Biryani - Ghar ke Masalon Se.

    Karachi Special Chicken Biryani - Ghar ke Masalon Se

    Areesha Amir Areesha Amir
  11. A picture of Caramel Custard Pudding 🍮.

    Caramel Custard Pudding 🍮

    jenscookingdiary jenscookingdiary
  12. A picture of Deviled Chicken Salad.

    Deviled Chicken Salad

    Dionna Dawn Dionna Dawn
  13. A picture of Onion Garlic Bread.

    Onion Garlic Bread

    skunkmonkey101 skunkmonkey101
  14. A picture of Pastry Puff Poached Pears & Homemade Honey Syrup.

    Pastry Puff Poached Pears & Homemade Honey Syrup

    Chef Mommy Nessa Chef Mommy Nessa
  15. A picture of Mushroom onion risotto.

    Mushroom onion risotto

    Teresa Tsang Teresa Tsang
  16. A picture of Besan burfi.

    Besan burfi

    Archana Devi ( Chaurasia) Archana Devi ( Chaurasia)
  17. A picture of Coconut balls.

    Coconut balls

    shrishikha shrishikha
  18. A picture of Pepper chicken.

    Pepper chicken

    Meerah Cuisine Meerah Cuisine
  19. A picture of लौकी मिठाई.

    लौकी मिठाई

    Gulshan Khatun Gulshan Khatun
  20. A picture of Golden fried yam.

    Golden fried yam

    Phariey's Kitchen Phariey's Kitchen
  21. A picture of Ghobhi ka paratha.

    Ghobhi ka paratha

    Sana Imran Sana Imran
  22. A picture of Sausage Toasts.

    Sausage Toasts

    HallieGeeCooks HallieGeeCooks
  23. A picture of Yam porrige with smoked fish.

    Yam porrige with smoked fish

    marycooks marycooks
  24. A picture of Vegetables sauce.

    Vegetables sauce

    mercy orok mercy orok
  25. A picture of Plantain beans porridge and white rice.

    Plantain beans porridge and white rice

    Irene Peters Abuja Mom 4 Irene Peters Abuja Mom 4
https://cookpad.wasmer.app/us/recipes/6534528
Cookpad Open in Cookpad App

About Us

Our mission at Cookpad is to make everyday cooking fun, because we believe that cooking is key to a happier and healthier life for people, communities and the planet. We empower home cooks all over the world to help each other by sharing their recipes and cooking experiences.

Subscribe to Premium for exclusive features & benefits!

Cookpad Communities

🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇪🇸 España 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇺🇾 Uruguay 🇲🇽 México 🇨🇱 Chile 🇻🇳 Việt Nam 🇹🇭 ไทย 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇫🇷 France 🇸🇦 السعودية 🇹🇼 臺灣 🇮🇹 Italia 🇮🇷 ایران 🇮🇳 India 🇭🇺 Magyarország 🇳🇬 Nigeria 🇬🇷 Ελλάδα 🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇺🇦 Україна 🇯🇵 日本 See All

Learn More

Cookpad Premium Careers Feedback Blog Terms of Service Community Guidelines Privacy Policy Frequently Asked Questions

Download our app

Open Cookpad App on Google Play Open Cookpad App on App Store
Copyright © Cookpad Inc. All Rights Reserved
close