Pappardelle with Garlic Butter Pipis Recipe
This Pappardelle with Garlic Butter Pipis is a delightful twist on a classic seafood pasta dish. The broad ribbons of pappardelle soak up the rich, garlicky butter sauce, while the tender pipis add a briny, oceanic flavour that complements the dish perfectly.
Ingredients:
- 400g pappardelle pasta
- 500g pipis, cleaned
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 100g unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup white wine
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
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1 Cook the Pappardelle
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pappardelle until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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2 Prepare the Garlic Butter Sauce
In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Pour in the white wine and lemon juice, simmering until slightly reduced. Add the cleaned pipis, cover the pan, and cook until the shells open.
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3 Combine and Serve
Toss the cooked pappardelle into the pan with the pipis, ensuring the pasta is well-coated with the garlic butter sauce. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately.