Each recipe on our site is part of a meal, which, in turn, is part of a new set of seasonally-themed breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, released each week. As a member (free), you have access to each week’s 8+ meals and their corresponding recipes.
Learn more by hovering over each or read more info on the Sign Up page.
Get more recipes like this one. Sign up today at www.Lillys-Table.com!
Prep
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Estimate
45 mins
Halve and roast the spaghetti squash. Start the Winter Puttanesca Sauce and bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once the spaghetti squash is done roasting and starting to cool, begin to boil the pasta and cook the clams. When the squash is cool enough to handle, scrape out the spaghetti squash. Toss the cooked pasta. Serve the clams on top of the spaghetti & sauce.
Or maybe call it Spaghetti Spaghetti Squash? Either way, tossing strands of spaghetti squash with strands of whole wheat or brown rice spaghetti makes both of them taste that much better. Serve this dish anytime a meal calls for spaghetti or spaghetti squash.
Legend states ‘puttanesca’ is named for the “Ladies of the Night” in Venice because it comes together quickly using ingredients on hand or maybe because of its spicy, sassy flavors. Whatever the reason, keep these ingredients ready for a quick dish on a night you are tempted to call for take-out. This winter version adds shredded carrots and a handful of spinach instead of the typical basil. It also calls for anchovies, which add a significant ocean deep flavor, but it is just fine to leave them out. Add a splash more of the briny caper or olive juice to make up for the loss of salty flavor. Serve this in any dish calling for a simple marinara.
Fresh clams are charmingly simple to prepare. Purchase the best, happiest looking clams you can find. Ask your fish monger where they came from. Currently the best choices are farmed clams as they are produced in a sustainable manner.
Pulling the clams out of the hot pan is easiest with tongs, but two large spoons “tonged” together can work as well.
