Spaghetti with cockles

2 cloves of garlic

2 bags of cockles

400gr spaghetti

1 sprig of parsley

extra virgin olive oil

- Soak the cockles for a few hours in a bowl of salted water (better still overnight) This operation will remove any dirt.

- At the end, rinse under running water and put them in a wide pan on high heat until they open. Multicook, for me it is ideal.

- When open immediately turn off the heat (prolonged cooking might alter their taste) and set them aside.

- Start making the spaghetti, take care to drain it al dente.

- Brown the garlic cloves in oil always in the Multicook, add half the chopped parsley and add the cockles (you may sell some of them).

- As soon as the spaghetti is ready put it in the pan and toss for a few minutes. Add the rest of the chopped parsley and pepper to taste.

Recipe of Ilaria Bitetto