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Angel Hair Pasta with Clams, Eggplant, Tomato and Zucchini

  • Author: carmeninthegarden

Description

Garden to table: handmade pasta with tomato-y eggplant zucchini clam sauce. So delicious!


Ingredients

Scale

Ingredients for the Pasta:

  • 1 1/2 cups 00 flour
  • A few tablespoons of semolina
  • 4 eggs

Ingredients for the Sauce:

  • 2  small Japanese eggplants
  • 2 small Rosa Bianca eggplants
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 medium zucchinis
  • 1 large white onion, diced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 can (14 ounces) crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2.2 pounds fresh clams
  • Ice water

Instructions

Instructions for the Pasta:

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups of 00 flour and a few tablespoons of semolina.
  2. Create a well in the center of the flour mixture and crack 4 eggs into it.
  3. Gradually incorporate the flour into the eggs, mixing until a dough forms.
  4. Knead the pasta dough for 7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
  5. Let the pasta dough rest for 1 hour. **Begin to make the pasta sauce below**
  6. After resting, use a Kitchen Aid mixer with pasta attachments (or a pasta machine) to roll out the dough into angel hair-thin strands. Dust the pasta with semolina to prevent sticking.
  7. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water for about 2-3 minutes or until pasta floats to the top. Drain and set aside.

Instructions for the Sauce:

  1. Rinse the clams thoroughly under cold water, scrubbing them to remove any dirt or debris.
  2. In a large bowl, fill it with ice water and submerge the clams. Let them soak for about 30 minutes to expel any sand or grit. Then, drain and set aside.
  3. Cut the Japanese eggplants, Rosa Bianca eggplants, zucchini into small cubes.
  4. Finely chop the fresh parsley.
  5. Dice the white onion.
  6. In a large, deep skillet or pot, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
  7. Add the diced white onion and sauté until translucent and slightly caramelized.
  8. Add the cubed zucchinis and eggplants to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender.
  9. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  10. Add the cleaned clams to the sauce, cover the pot, and cook for about 5-7 minutes or until the clams open up. Discard any clams that do not open.

Assemble the Dish:

  1. Divide the cooked angel hair pasta into serving plates.
  2. Ladle the clam and vegetable sauce over the pasta.
  3. Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley on top.
  4. Serve the Angel Hair Pasta with Clam and Vegetable Sauce immediately while it’s still hot.