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Love spaghetti alle vongole? Try these 6 dishes next

If you love spaghetti alle vongole, order pho next (71/100 flavor match), then nigiri sushi and momos. Spaghetti alle vongole is deeply savory, herby and tangy, and these dishes share that profile.

Pho: herby, like spaghetti alle vongole.

Flavor profile

Rich
2 out of 5
Savory
4 out of 5
Spicy
1 out of 5
Tangy
3 out of 5
Sweet
0 out of 5
Fresh
4 out of 5
Smoky
0 out of 5
Crunch
0 out of 5

Italian · pasta

How to order spaghetti alle vongole

What it is

Spaghetti alle vongole is pasta with clams, garlic, white wine, chili flakes and parsley, in a light briny sauce.

Ordering tip

Order it where seafood is a focus; the clams should taste of the sea, not of grit.

Good to know

What dishes are similar to spaghetti alle vongole?

If you like spaghetti alle vongole, try pho, nigiri sushi and momos. Pho is the closest flavor match (71/100): herby, like spaghetti alle vongole.

What does spaghetti alle vongole taste like?

Spaghetti alle vongole is pasta with clams, garlic, white wine, chili flakes and parsley, in a light briny sauce. Its strongest traits: deeply savory, herby, tangy.

What should I order if I want something like spaghetti alle vongole but different?

Try nigiri sushi: herby, like spaghetti alle vongole, but less tangy. It scores 64/100 against spaghetti alle vongole on flavor.

How are these food matches scored?

Each dish has a flavor profile rated 0 to 5 on richness, savoriness, heat, tang, sweetness, freshness, smoke and crunch. The match score compares two profiles and gives a small boost to dishes eaten the same way, like two noodle soups. In the Palytt app, your match score uses your own taste instead.

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