Bucatini a la Clams Casino

Serves: 3-4

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 30 min

Sometimes you just have the craving to make a "fancy" seafood pasta. This dish is topped off with a crunchy element that really adds some fun.

Ingredients

Toppings

2 tbs olive oil

¼ cup panko breadcrumbs

⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan

Pinch of salt

Pasta Entree

1 lb bucatini

1 tbs olive oil

5 slices bacon, diced

4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed

1 tsp red pepper flakes

3 on-the-vine tomatoes, diced

½ cup white wine

1 ½ lb small clams, cleaned

½ cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. In a small skillet over medium heat, add in the olive oil, panko and stir often until golden brown. Remove from heat, place in a bowl, mix in the parmesan and set aside for later.

2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook your paste for about 8-9 minutes. Save 1 cup of pasta water, and drain the rest.

3. In a large skillet over medium heat, add in your bacon and stir often until crispy and browned. Add in your garlic, red pepper flakes, and cook for 1-2 minutes. Then add in your tomatoes and white wine. Add in your clams, cover the skillet with a lid and shake gently. Cook on high for 2-3 minutes. Remove the lid and using tongs take the clams and set aside in another bowl.

4. Add in your pasta and parsley and toss. Add in a bit of pasta water to create a sauce texture.

5. Add the clams back in on top and garnish with your topping and more parsley. Enjoy!