Although this meal may look like it takes a long time to make, it is actually very easy! All of the ingredients incorporate perfectly resulting in the most delicious flavor that will make you feel like you’re in Italy. Get Giada’s entire recipe below.
Ingredients
Topping:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Pasta:
- Kosher salt
- 1 pound bucatini
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for serving
- 5 slices applewood-smoked bacon, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 on-the-vine tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 1/2 pounds cockles or New Zealand clams (or other small clams), cleaned
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
