
Spaghetti alle vongole is a pasta dish consisting of spaghetti cooked with fresh clams, originating in the coastal regions of Italy, particularly in southern Italy. The preparation typically involves garlic, parsley, olive oil, and occasionally white wine. Palourde, or carpet-shell clams, are commonly used, along with the small Mediterranean wedge shell. There are numerous regional variations of the dish.
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