White Wine Aji Amarillo Clams with Gluten-Free Peruvian Purple Corn Amore

Serving Size: 2-3
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Total Time: 35 Minutes

Ingredients:

9 oz. Pappardelle’s Gluten-Free Peruvian Purple Corn Amore
2 lb. fresh clams, thoroughly scrubbed and purged
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp. butter, divided
1 shallot, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1-2 Tbsp. Aji Amarillo paste
1/2 cup dry white wine
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions: 

  1. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside. 
  2. Meanwhile, heat olive oil and 1 Tbsp. butter in a large pot. Add shallot and sauté until soft, about 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and Aji Amarillo paste and stir for 1 minute longer.
  3. Add white wine. Stir and bring to a simmer for 1-2 minutes. 
  4. Increase heat to medium-high and add clams. Cover immediately and steam for 5-8 minutes, or until clams have opened. Remove from heat and discard clams that did not open. 
  5. Stir the remaining butter into white wine sauce until fully melted and combined.
  6. Plate pasta and top with clams. Pour sauce over top and garnish with a squeeze of lemon juice and fresh parsley. Enjoy!