Published Apr 14, 2021 Updated Aug 22, 2024
Capellini Pasta
What is capellini? Capellini is a variety of pasta. Capellini noodles are very thin, measuring only 0.85 to 0.92 mm in diameter. They are shaped like spaghetti. This capellini recipe is one of my favorite pasta recipes; it’s loaded with fresh clams and cherry tomatoes.
Capellini Pasta Ingredients
This recipe is inspired by a similar dish at my favorite Italian restaurant. The recipe calls for the main ingredients below:
Clams. You may use Manila clams, little neck clams, cherry stone clams, or cockle clams. Cherry tomatoes. Garlic. Capers. White wine. Lemon juice.
This recipe is bursting with the briny taste of clams, the sweetness of cherry tomatoes, and the inviting lemon-butter sauce. See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.
How To Cook Capelini
This recipe is so easy to make at home. First, cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Make sure you don’t overcook the noodles as they cook fast. Heat up a skillet with some olive oil, butter and sauté the garlic and capers. Add the clams, white wine, lemon juice and bring it to a simmer. Toss in the capellini pasta noodles and cherry tomatoes, stir well and you’re done!
What To Serve With Capellini Pasta
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