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Spaghettoni with beer, Italian True Clams, Lemon, and Wild Fennel
My meeting of sea and hops: Spaghettoni, Clams, and Mbare Pils
There is a perfect balance in this dish, a meeting point where Mediterranean tradition embraces the innovation of craft brewing. Spaghettoni with True Clams, Lemon, and Wild Fennel are not a simple seafood recipe, but an exercise in gastronomic precision.
The soul of the dish: The chef’s touch
The choice to exclude overpowering elements such as chili pepper, butter, or Parmesan reflects a precise intention: to let only the pure salinity of the clams and the aromatic nuances of the ingredients speak.
Wild fennel offers a balsamic accent that elevates the palate, while freshly grated lemon zest brightens the freshness of every bite.
The secret protagonist: Mbare Pils
The true secret of this creation lies in the masterful use of Mbare Pils. It is not a simple addition, but a slow reduction that concentrates the herbal elegance of Spalter Select.
It is precisely this liquid heart that gives the pasta floral notes and an exceptionally refined bitter finish, able to engage in an original dialogue with the savoriness of the shellfish.
Mbare Pils is not only the ingredient that transforms the final tossing into a silky, aromatic emulsion; it is also the ideal pairing in the glass.
Served at 8–9 °C in the iconic Willy Becher glass, its clean drinkability and crystalline aromatic profile cleanse the palate and invite the next bite.
A dish that celebrates technical rigor and the exceptional quality of its ingredients: an experience to be enjoyed slowly.
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Felicetti spaghettoni
360 grams
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Mbare Pils
½ glass of Mbare Pils
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Grooved carpet shell
1 kg of fresh true clams
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preparation
- 1
Purging the Clams
Soak the clams in well-salted water for at least 2 hours to help them naturally expel any impurities. Then rinse them thoroughly several times under running water.
- 2
Opening the Clams
In a large pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil with a crushed garlic clove over medium-high heat. Add the clams, cover, and cook for about 2 minutes, until they open. Then strain the juices through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth; this flavorful cooking liquid is the essence of the dish, so reserve it carefully.
- 3
Mbare Pils Reduction
Pour 120 ml of Mbare Pils into a small saucepan and reduce it slowly over low heat until about 30 ml remain. The aim is to concentrate the floral notes and the herbal elegance of the Spalter Select hops without letting the bitterness become dominant.
- 4
Cooking the Pasta
Cook the spaghettoni in boiling salted water and drain them very al dente, at least 2 minutes before the time indicated on the package.
- 5
Final Tossing
In a large pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil with the second garlic clove, then remove it as soon as it starts to turn golden. Add the strained clam juices and the Mbare Pils reduction. Add the spaghettoni and finish cooking them risotto-style, adding a little pasta water if needed.
Off the heat, add the clams, finely chopped wild fennel, freshly grated lemon zest, and a grind of black pepper. If necessary, adjust with just 2–3 drops of lemon juice to balance the savory notes.
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Plating and Serving
Presentation: Form the spaghettoni into a neat nest, place the clams on top, and finish with small sprigs of fresh wild fennel and a final grating of lemon zest. The finishing touch: a drizzle of high-quality extra virgin olive oil just before serving will help harmonize the richness of the oil with the beer’s alcoholic structure.
Pairing: Serve the Mbare Pils at 8–9 °C (not ice-cold) in a Willy Becher glass to best enhance its aromatic profile.
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