Clam linguine is a classic seafood dish that is both delicious and easy to make. It is a perfect meal for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The key to a great clam linguine is to use fresh clams and high-quality ingredients. You can find clams at most seafood markets or online. When choosing clams, look for ones that are closed tightly and have no cracks or chips in their shells. Once you have your clams, you can begin cooking your dish. There are many different variations of clam linguine, but the basic steps are the same.
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LINGUINE WITH CLAM SAUCE
This is an easy, inexpensive, white clam sauce. Try it over any kind of pasta; lemon pepper linguine is especially tasty. Extend the sauce for larger portions by adding in one half cup of chicken broth.
Provided by Dorothy Rinaldi
Categories Seafood Shellfish Clams
Time 32m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Combine clams with juice, butter, oil, minced garlic, parsley, basil, and pepper in a large saucepan. Place over medium heat until boiling. Serve warm over pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 878.3 calories, Carbohydrate 84.6 g, Cholesterol 92.3 mg, Fat 42.7 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 37.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 189.6 mg
LINGUINE WITH CLAM SAUCE
Purists may object, but canned clams are a great weeknight pantry stalwart. When fresh ones are out of reach, or when you've decided you need a briny fix, the canned clam is reliable no matter the season. This recipe calls for dry vermouth, which adds a subtle herbaceous layer of flavor. (Vermouth has a long shelf life when stored properly, and it's great to have on hand to make a last-minute pan sauce.) Canned clams are already salty, so be mindful of oversalting the pasta water or the sauce. The dish is finished with lemon zest for brightness and butter for silkiness. The best part? The whole thing can be on the table in the same amount of time it takes to boil water.
Provided by Colu Henry
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weekday, pastas, seafood, main course
Time 25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until 2 minutes short of al dente (it will finish cooking in the sauce). Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain pasta.
- While the pasta cooks, make your sauce: Heat the oil in a deep-sided 12-inch skillet over medium. Add the garlic, red-pepper flakes and oregano and cook until the garlic is pale golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the vermouth and simmer until reduced by half, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the clams with their juices and cook until just warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes more. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Add the cooked pasta directly to the skillet along with the butter and lemon zest and toss until the butter has melted and the pasta is glossy with sauce. If needed, add 1/4 cup reserved pasta water. Stir in half the parsley.
- Serve pasta topped with a drizzle of olive oil, if desired, and the remaining parsley. Serve lemon wedges alongside if you like.
LINGUINE WITH WHITE CLAM SAUCE
From your kitchen, tested and approved in ours. One of our Danish fans, Henrik Dan Jensen, perfected this classic meal and says, "White wine, my special ingredient, adds a tiny spark to the sweet clams."
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta 1 minute less than package instructions for al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water; drain pasta. Set aside.
- While pasta cooks, heat oil over medium in a Dutch oven or 5-quart heavy pot with a lid. Add onion, garlic, and red-pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add wine, and bring to a boil; cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
- Add clams; cover, and simmer, shaking pot occasionally, until clams open wide, 3 to 5 minutes. (Discard any that havent opened after 5 minutes.)
- Add pasta to clam mixture in pot; continue to cook until pasta is al dente, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in butter and parsley. Add some reserved pasta water to thin sauce if necessary; season with salt.
CREAMY CLAM LINGUINE
This is a fast but special entree that I made up when my sons were home from touring. They loved it so much that they request it whenever they're home. You can use the juice from the canned clams, but bottled clam juice gives a better flavor to this dish.-Margie Clevenger, Bowling Green, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cook linguine according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute onion in butter and oil. Add garlic; saute for 1-2 minutes longer. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add the broth, clam juice and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Add the clams and seasonings; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Drain linguine. Add pasta and cheese to sauce; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 788mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
LINGUINE WITH WHITE CLAM SAUCE II
A light clam sauce served over linguini noodles. Healthy, too!
Provided by Karena
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Clams
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large pot with boiling salted water cook linguini pasta until al dente. Drain.
- In a large skillet saute the garlic in the olive oil. Add the liquid from the clams, parsley, white wine, basil, and salt and stir well. Cook for 10 minutes. Stir in clams until heated through.
- Toss cooked and drained linguini pasta with the clam sauce and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 545.2 calories, Carbohydrate 56.9 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 43.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 392.3 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
LINGUINE WITH HERBED CLAM SAUCE
This impressive pasta looks and tastes so much like fancy restaurant fare that you'll want to serve it to guests. But the recipe is easy enough to prepare just about anytime. -Carolee Snyder, Hartford City, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Drain baby and minced clams, reserving juice; set clams and juice aside. In a large skillet, saute onion in oil and butter until tender. Add parsley and garlic; saute for 2 minutes. , Add drained clams; saute 2 minutes longer. , Combine cornstarch and clam juice until smooth; stir into skillet with wine or broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the basil, pepper and cayenne. Serve sauce over linguine; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 26g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 521mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
LINGUINE WITH CLAM SAUCE
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook according to the package directions for al dente. Be careful not to overcook; the pasta should have plenty of bite to it. Drain and keep warm.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter. (Using both olive oil and butter allows you to heat the mixture at a higher heat before it starts to brown.) Add the clams and garlic and stir together. Cook for 3 minutes. Pour in the white wine, scraping the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon. Cook until the sauce is reduced and less watery, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and stir to melt. Reduce the heat and squeeze in the lemon juice. Pour in the cream and sprinkle in the parsley. This is a very decadent dish! Add some salt and freshly ground black pepper, then stir well and taste for seasoning. Add a splash of reserved clam juice if the sauce needs thinning. Cook over low heat until heated through, about 3 minutes more.
- Pour the pasta into a serving bowl. Pour on the sauce straight from the skillet, including all the luscious juice, and toss to combine. At this point your kitchen smells like heaven. Top with freshly grated Parmesan and garnish with lemon slices.
CREAMY LINGUINE WITH CLAM SAUCE
Very easy, quick and sinfully satisfying. Great with a tossed green salad with vinaigrette dressing.
Provided by Lorraine Williams
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the linguine, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still slightly firm, about 11 minutes. Drain well.
- Heat the butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until it begins to brown slightly. Stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion becomes lightly golden, about 10 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Add the reserved clam juice and wine. Simmer until reduced by half, about 15 minutes. Stir in the Alfredo sauce and clams; cook and stir until heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Serve the clam sauce over the linguine, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 726.7 calories, Carbohydrate 51.4 g, Cholesterol 108.4 mg, Fat 44.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 31.3 g, SaturatedFat 17.4 g, Sodium 1230.5 mg, Sugar 6 g
LINGUINE WITH GARLIC CLAM SAUCE
I've tried other clam linguine recipes over the years, but this is our favorite. I usually keep the ingredients on hand.-Perlene Hoekema, Lynden, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook garlic in butter and oil until fragrant. Stir in flour until blended. Drain clams, reserving juice; set clams aside. , Gradually stir juice into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add the clams, cheese and parsley. Cook and stir until cheese is melted. Drain linguine; serve with clam sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 584 calories, Fat 38g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 494mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
LINGUINE WITH RED CLAM SAUCE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs; drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, anchovies, red pepper flakes, oregano and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is lightly golden, about 1 minute. Add the wine and cook until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the whole clams; cover and cook until they just begin to open, about 3 minutes. Add the chopped clams and parsley; continue cooking, covered, until the whole clams are fully opened, about 3 more minutes (discard any that do not open). Add the pasta and the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil; toss to combine. Season with salt.
CLAM LINGUINE
This a simple and delicious recipe with clams and garlic. It can be served as an elegant dish or as a quick meal with french bread, if desired.
Provided by Paris
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Clams
Time 35m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine olive oil, butter, garlic, tomatoes and parsley; simmer and let reduce. Add some clam juice if the sauce reduces too much.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 3 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- Add clams to the skillet and heat through; top with cheese and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 755.3 calories, Carbohydrate 67.5 g, Cholesterol 93.6 mg, Fat 40.6 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 33.2 g, SaturatedFat 15.1 g, Sodium 401.2 mg, Sugar 7.6 g
LINGUINE WITH WHITE CLAM SAUCE
Provided by Celeste Kuch
Categories Milk/Cream Pasta Shellfish Quick & Easy Clam Bon Appétit Pennsylvania
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chopped parsley and chopped garlic and sauté until garlic just begins to color, about 45 seconds. Add reserved clam juices, whipping cream, dry white wine, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, white pepper and cayenne pepper. Simmer until mixture is reduced to thin sauce consistency, about 10 minutes. Add chopped clams and freshly cooked linguine to pot and toss until sauce coats pasta thickly, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve, passing Parmesan, if desired.
CLAM SAUCE WITH LINGUINE
This is a super fast and easy recipe. One of my favorites. Even my kids love it. Though sometimes I use 1 1/2 pounds of noodles. Fettuccine can also be used. Tastes even better with fresh baked rolls or French bread and a garden salad. For the special occasion have a nice glass of red wine with it.
Provided by Silvia Granger
Categories Seafood Shellfish Clams
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic and mushrooms until golden brown. Stir in clams with juice, parsley, salt and white pepper. Cook over medium heat until hot. Toss with pasta until evenly coated. Serve garnished with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 795.4 calories, Carbohydrate 92.7 g, Cholesterol 127.2 mg, Fat 29.3 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 43.2 g, SaturatedFat 16.2 g, Sodium 939.1 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
LINGUINE WITH CREAMY WHITE CLAM SAUCE
Make and share this Linguine With Creamy White Clam Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Marie
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Saute garlic and parsley over medium heat in butter and olive oil; do not brown garlic.
- Add reserved clam juices, heavy cream and wine.
- Simmer, uncovered until mixture is reduce to thin sauce consistency for about 10 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add clams and warm through.
- Add cooked linguine to pan and toss to coat.
- Top with Parmesan cheese and serve.
LINGUINE AND CLAM SAUCE
This is a very easy and tasty recipe. My family loves it. Try serving it with a green salad and garlic bread if desired.
Provided by Peg
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Clams
Time 30m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and reserve.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm oil, butter, reserved clam juice, garlic and parsley; stir and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add clams and salt and pepper to taste. Pour over pasta and toss with Parmesan cheese; serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 624.3 calories, Carbohydrate 70.9 g, Cholesterol 75.6 mg, Fat 24.1 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 184.8 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
LINGUINE WITH WHITE CLAM SAUCE I
Quick and Easy! Can be used when you forget to take something else out of the freezer. You can use water instead of the clam juice, if you like.
Provided by JANBLIDEN
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Clams
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large pot with boiling salted water cook linguini pasta until al dente.
- Meanwhile, in a medium sized saucepan using medium heat cook olive oil and minced garlic until garlic is translucent. Add chopped clams, clam juice or water, and chopped parsley. Add salt and ground black pepper to taste. Bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Toss pasta with clam sauce. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.4 calories, Carbohydrate 69.7 g, Cholesterol 49.8 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 113.9 mg, Sugar 3 g
LINGUINE WITH RED CLAM SAUCE
Make and share this Linguine with Red Clam Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Elena Bedner
Categories European
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat butter and olive oil in pan over medium high heat.
- Add garlic and cook till garlic is golden, about 3 minutes.
- Add parsley, oregano, basil, tomatoes, and salt to pan, mixing well.
- Add undrained clams.
- Bring mixture to a boil.
- Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Cook pasta according to directions; drain.
- Add lemon juice to sauce, cook for 1 minute.
- Put pasta in platter and toss with sauce.
LINGUINE WITH RED CLAM SAUCE
Steps:
- Set a large 1-gallon pot of water with a pasta insert over high heat. Bring to a boil and add 2 tablespoons salt. Add the uncooked pasta to the water and cook for 7 minutes. (The pasta should be undercooked.) Drain the pasta in a colander and reserve.
- Begin making the sauce while the pasta is cooking. Set a large 14-inch saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil to the pan and once hot, add the onions and saute until lightly caramelized and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the wine and tomato paste, stir to combine well, and cook until the wine has nearly completely evaporated, about 3 minutes. Add the diced tomatoes, remaining teaspoon of salt, and the par-cooked pasta to the pan, toss to combine, and bring the sauce to a boil. Add the clams to the pan and cover. Continue to cook until the shells open, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the parsley and toss to combine. Drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil over the pasta and toss to combine. Serve while hot.
LINGUINE WITH RED CLAM SAUCE
Provided by Peter Rasmussen
Categories Fish Onion Pasta Tomato Quick & Easy Clam Red Wine Fall Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté 3 minutes. Add anchovies, garlic and dried red pepper; sauté 2 minutes. Mix in tomatoes with juices, clams with juices, wine and tomato paste. Bring sauce to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
- Add linguine to sauce and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to large bowl. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
RACHAEL RAY'S LINGUINE WITH RED CLAM SAUCE
Make and share this Rachael Ray's Linguine With Red Clam Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by StreetChef
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then add the pasta and cook until al dente.
- While the pasta cooks, prepare the sauce: Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat, add the EVOO (3 turns of the pan) and the anchovies and cook until the anchovies melt into the oil.
- Add the crushed red pepper flakes, oregano, thyme and garlic and cook for 1 minute, then add the onion, raise the heat to medium and cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes, until the onion begins to soften. Add the wine and cook 1 minute, then stir in the clams with their juice plus the drained clams. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute to concentrate the flavors. Stir in the tomatoes and cook until heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste (be sure to taste the sauce before seasoning it; there's so much salt in the anchovies and clams that you may not need to add any).
- Drain the linguine, return it to the pot and add the sauce. Add half the parsley and toss. Adjust the salt and pepper and plate the pasta. Garnish it with the remaining parsley and a little lemon zest.
Tips:
- Use Fresh Clams: Fresh clams will give your linguine the best flavor. If you can't find fresh clams, you can use frozen clams, but make sure to thaw them before using.
- Soak the Clams: Before cooking, soak the clams in cold water for 30 minutes. This will help to remove any sand or grit from the clams.
- Use a Good Quality Olive Oil: Olive oil is an important ingredient in clam linguine, so make sure to use a good quality oil. Extra virgin olive oil is the best choice.
- Don't Overcook the Clams: Clams cook quickly, so be careful not to overcook them. Overcooked clams will become tough and chewy.
- Add the Clams at the End: Add the clams to the linguine towards the end of the cooking process. This will help to prevent them from overcooking.
- Season to Taste: Season the clam linguine to taste with salt and pepper. You may also want to add a squeeze of lemon juice or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Serve Immediately: Clam linguine is best served immediately. If you need to make it ahead of time, you can cook the linguine and clams separately and then combine them just before serving.
Conclusion:
Clam linguine is a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a meal that is sure to impress your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give clam linguine a try. You won't be disappointed!
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