Fiction Food Recipes created by Elle Jauffret Inspired by THE HAND ON THE WALL by Maureen Johnson and BONE CRIER’S MOON by Kathryn Purdie
Manelli’s Spaghetti and Clams
“Manelli’s was like many joints in the area—spaghetti and clams, veal, decent red wine, rapid-fire Italian spoken all around.” Manelli’s Spaghetti and Clams (serves 4) In a large skillet, sautée 6 garlic cloves (thinly sliced) + 1 small onion (chopped) + ½ tsp crushed red pepper in 2 tbsp olive oil for 2-3 minutes on medium-high heat. Add 1 cup white wine (dry best) + 2 cups fish broth + 16 oz. clam juice + 1 tsp salt. Bring to a boil. Add 12 oz. pasta (spaghetti or linguini) and cook until most of the liquid is absorbed (between 10-14 minutes, check cooking time on the pasta’s package). Stir often to make sure the pasta cooks evenly and doesn’t stick to the bottom. When pasta is cooked, add 20 oz. canned whole baby clams (drained) + 1 cup fresh parsley (chopped small) + 2 tbsp lemon juice. Cook for 1-2 more minutes. Serve warm.
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