A light and flavorful sauce infused with kelp and miso is at the heart of Inspired By Spaghetti With White Clam Sauce {page 212}. Cannelini beans bravely stand in for the clams, and everything is tossed together with tender pasta and fresh parsley.
This recipe didn't thrill me, but I can't deny that it was a pleasantly-flavored plate of pasta. I think my disappointment stems from a core misunderstanding of what clam sauce is. I was expecting something similar to alfredo, but Ninjahusband explained that clam sauce was generally lighter and brothy. Considering this, he went on to say that a vegan who was missing clam sauce would probably finding this a yummy substitute.
The Supertoddler devoured it with zeal, and I found myself enjoying its delicate flavor paired with the creamy cannelini beans more and more as the meal wore on.
Over all, a good solid pasta dish. Not my favorite dish from the book so far, but definitely not my least favorite either.
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Ninjahusband is right that it is generally a very light brothy sauce. Looks light and delicious!
ReplyDeleteeven thought i've never tasted clam before, or any seafood for that matter, i might be willing to give this recipe a try. operation clambean: ready, set, go!
ReplyDeleteoh... the only omnisubs that i try try try and try again to make are the fishy ones... this recipe is actually one of the reasons i bought the book!
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