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Ingredients
Serves 4 as a main course
Cooks: Hob or full steam 100C for 5-6 minutes.
Prep: 25 Minutes
Tagliatelle:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, peeled and finely diced
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
- 2 tbsp tomato puree
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp chilli flakes (optional)
- 500g passata
- 1 tsp sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 4 tbsp double cream
- 500 g fresh tagliatelle
Clams and samphire:
- 500 g clams in shells
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 4 tbsp white wine
- 90 g samphire
To Serve:
- Pinch of chilli flakes
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives
*Allergens highlighted in bold.
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Step 1
Preheat the oven to Full Steam and place a large pan of water on to boil for the pasta.
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Step 2
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring regularly, for 5 minutes until softened.
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Step 3
Add the garlic, tomato puree, thyme and chilli flakes and stir together to coat the onion. Cook for 2 minutes.
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Step 4
Add the passata, sugar, salt and pepper. Stir, then turn down the heat and allow to simmer for 10 minutes, to thicken, whilst you prepare the clams.
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Step 5
Rinse the clams under cold water, discarding any that are open. Place the clams into a large solid steam tray.
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Step 6
Mix together the garlic and melted butter and pour over the clams. Pour over the wine.
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Step 7
Place in the oven and steam for 3 minutes, then add in the samphire and steam for a further 2-3 minutes until the samphire is tender and the clams open.
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Step 8
Meanwhile, cook the fresh pasta in the boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain and add to the frying pan with the tomato sauce. Stir through the cream and allow to heat through for a minute, then turn off the heat.
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Step 9
Transfer the tagliatelle to a large serving bowl. Top with the clams (discard any that haven't opened) and samphire, draining off any excess liquid.
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Step 10
Sprinkle on chilli flakes, grated parmesan and chopped chives. Serve immediately.
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