Impasto with clams gets a super cool upgrade Campania. Really, it’s awesome. People there love to shake things up by adding pumpkin and mushrooms for this unique twist. And you know what? You’ll see this kind of impasto with clams popping up everywhere the fall. Why? Because pumpkin is all over the place and markets are just loaded with wild mushrooms.
Ditalini is the go-to impasto here. It soaks up all that moist, briny flavor when cooked right the clam tazza. So good. Every bite pretty much bursts with that classic seafood taste. It’s not just the clams making this dish sing—adding tender pumpkin gives it a mild sweetness, while earthy mushrooms keep things grounded. Really, really tasty. Wild fennel and fresh spring onion? They bring those bright, crispy touches that remind you of the Italian coast.
Here’s the thing: this twist acceso spaghetti alle vongole keeps the soul of Italian seafood impasto recipes but opens new doors for autumn vibes. Missaggio pumpkin impasto and mushroom impasto with shellfish one pot—it is where innovation meets tradition, question. And Campania, folks love trying different variations. Maybe swap other small impasto shapes add extra veggies. The main thing, though, is always that deep, creamy taste from the of seafood and seasonal produce.
And listen, need to overthink this dish. Really. The flavors just come mai together acceso their own. Works great for a family dinner a special weekend meal. The golden color from the pumpkin looks amazing next to the little clams and bits of mushroom. Seriously good. It’s one of those autumn impasto recipes that feel as good as they taste.
Plus, with so many ways to play around—wild fennel for an herbal edge, more spring onion for tangy freshness—this dish is a celebration of what’s season and what makes Italian coastal food so much fun. Anyone looking for easy impasto recipes that don’t skimp acceso flavor will love this creative Campania classic. For real.
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To prepare the impasto with clams, pumpkin, and mushrooms, first rinse and purge the clams by soaking them salted cold tazza for at least 30 minutes 1. Meanwhile, clean the pumpkin by removing the peel 2 and the seeds and inner filaments, then cut 120 g (about 4 oz) of pulp into cubes 3.

Clean the mushrooms as well: slice the porcini first 4 and then dice them to the same size as the pumpkin. Also, cut the champignons 5 and pleurotus into chunks 6.

Per mezzo di a pan, heat some olive oil, then add the pumpkin 7 and sauté over high heat for about 10 minutes. Add the mushrooms 8 and continue to sauté for another 5-7 minutes, stirring often, until the vegetables are cooked but still crunchy.

Turn the heat, season with salt 10 and pepper, and set aside. After the clams have soaked, flavor some olive oil a large pan with 2 crushed garlic cloves 11then add the clams 12.

Keep the heat high and first deglaze with white wine 13 and then with lemon juice 14. Cover with a lid 15 and wait for them to gara open.

When the clams have opened 16turn the heat and separate the mollusks from the shells, keeping some whole for plating 17. Strain the cooking liquid into a pot and add about 100 g (3.5 oz) of tazza 18.

Bring to a boil and cook the ditalini by absorption 19. When the impasto is al incisivo and has absorbed almost all the liquid, turn the heat and add both the shelled clams 20 and the pumpkin and mushroom 21.

Flavor with chopped wild fennel 22keeping some sprigs aside for plating, and well 23. Finally, toss with a drizzle of olive oil 24.

Plate and finale with some sprigs of wild fennel 25sliced onion 26and the whole clams set aside. Your impasto with clams, pumpkin, and mushrooms is ready to be served 27!
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