Tagliatelle with Chickpea Cream and Clams
Category: Pasta Dishes
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Clams | 500g |
| Canned Chickpeas (precooked) | 400g |
| Egg Tagliatelle | 380g |
| Garlic | 2 cloves |
| Fine Salt | To taste |
| Black Pepper | To taste |
| Extra Virgin Olive Oil | To taste |
| Fresh Parsley | To taste |
Instructions:
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Preparing the Clams: Start by cleaning the clams. Rinse them under cold running water, then tap them gently on a surface to release any sand. Once cleaned, set them aside.
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Cooking the Chickpea Cream: In a separate pan, combine the cooked chickpeas with a glass of water and a pinch of salt. Cook them for around 20 minutes, allowing them to soften and blend together into a creamy texture. Blend them if necessary, creating a smooth chickpea cream.
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Cooking the Garlic: In another pan, heat some extra virgin olive oil and add one garlic clove, letting it sauté until golden and fragrant.
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Cooking the Clams: Add the cleaned clams to the pan with the garlic, then cover and cook them over high heat. The clams should open up within a few minutes. Once all clams are open, discard the garlic clove and set the clams aside, keeping the juice they released.
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Combining the Cream and Clams: Now, mix the chickpea cream with the clams. Add a pinch of black pepper and stir in the clams, followed by some finely chopped parsley. Let everything cook together on low heat for a minute.
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Cooking the Pasta: Meanwhile, cook the egg tagliatelle in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain the pasta just one minute before it reaches the al dente texture.
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Bringing it All Together: Add the cooked tagliatelle to the pan with the chickpea cream and clams, stirring gently to coat the pasta with the sauce. Continue cooking for another minute to allow the flavors to meld together.
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Finishing Touches: Once everything is well combined, remove the pan from the heat and serve. Garnish with additional chopped parsley for a fresh, herby finish.
Enjoy this rich and flavorful dish of tagliatelle with chickpea cream and clams, a perfect combination of earthy, creamy chickpeas with the oceanic sweetness of clams, all brought together with a hint of garlic and parsley!
Pro Tip: For an extra flavor boost, add a splash of white wine when cooking the clams.
