This blog post is all about delicious, healthy recipes for toddlers in Australia! We are going to explore the classic Italian meal Spaghetti alle Vongole - a meal which is easy and quick to prepare, is packed full of flavour, and is sure to be a hit with the little ones. The dish is a combination of spaghetti pasta, clams, garlic, shallots, white wine, parsley, olive oil and chilli flakes, for a simple but satisfying meal. With its rich flavour, this dish is sure to help children embrace their inner Italian chef, and be something they will enjoy for many years to come.

General Information

• Servings: 4
• Keywords: Pasta, Seafood, Spaghetti, Vongole
• Calories: 590
• Protein: 20.3g
• Carbs: 82.6g
• Fats: 12.1g
• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 250g of fresh clams, already cleaned
• 240g of spaghetti
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil, extra virgin
• 1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper
• 2 tablespoons of chopped Italian parsley
• Grated parmesan cheese, to taste

Directions

1. Prepare the ingredients: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, set aside.
2. Clean the clams: Clean the clams under cold, running water for about 1-2 minutes.
3. Cook the pasta: Cook the spaghetti in the boiling water according to instructions on the packaging, stirring occasionally for even cooking.
4. Heat the oil: In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil over high heat.
5. Add the other ingredients: When the oil is hot, add the garlic, crushed red pepper flakes and stir for a minute before adding the cleaned clams.
6. Cook the clams: Cook the clams until they open (this will only take a few minutes).
7. Add the spaghetti: When the clams are opened, add the spaghetti, lower the heat and let it cook for a few minutes, stirring gently so that all the ingredients are mixed together.
8. Serve: Transfer the spaghetti vongole onto a large serving plate, sprinkle with parsley and grated parmesan cheese, and serve.

Recommended Sides

• Freshly-baked garlic bread
• Green salad
• Italian white wine

Tip: Serve with a smile and a cheesy dad joke - kids love it 😄