Linguine alla vongole is a classic Italian seafood dish that combines the flavors of fresh, briny clams, garlic, white wine, and parsley. The dish is typically made with linguine pasta, but can also be made with spaghetti or other long pasta. It is a simple dish to make, but the flavor is complex and satisfying. Linguine alla vongole is a great choice for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or for a special occasion. It is also a popular dish to serve at beach parties or other summer gatherings.
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AMANDA'S LINGUINE VONGOLE
During a fantastic post-graduation summer in Milan, where Amanda set off (portfolio in hand) to find a job in the fashion industry, she and her friends fell in love with the food they discovered. A firm favourite - and something Amanda hasn't quite managed to recreate since - was the bold and beautiful clam pasta. It's an absolute belter of a dish, and much simpler to make than you might think. It's a real celebration of the juice and flavour of clams, and once you know how, it's a brilliantly quick and easy dish that'll hit the spot on the flavour front, every time. I hope this recipe will help Amanda capture and bottle the fun of her youth.
Provided by Jamie Oliver
Categories Pasta Recipes Seafood
Time 15m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook the pasta in a large pan of boiling salted water according to the packet instructions.
- Meanwhile, peel and finely chop the garlic, then pick and finely chop the parsley (stalks and all).
- Sort through the clams, giving any that aren't tightly closed a tap. If they don't close, throw them away.
- When the pasta has 5 minutes to go, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large frying pan over a high heat, add the garlic and chilli flakes, and fry for 1 minute, or until lightly golden.
- Throw in the clams, give the pan a good a shake, then after 30 seconds add the wine and pop the lid on.
- After 3 or 4 minutes, the clams will start to open - keep shaking the pan until they've all opened, then remove from the heat, and discard any clams that remain closed.
- Using tongs, drag the pasta straight into the pan of clams, then simmer for a minute or two in all the delicious juices.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning, if needed, then add the parsley and good drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and toss together. Delicious served with a glass of chilled white wine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 568 calories, Fat 13.6 g fat, SaturatedFat 1.8 g saturated fat, Protein 40.4 g protein, Carbohydrate 62.8 g carbohydrate, Sugar 2.9 g sugar, Sodium 0.4 g salt, Fiber 2.2 g fibre
LINGUINE ALLE VONGOLE
Steps:
- Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a deep 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then saute pancetta, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and saute, stirring, until golden, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in clams, broth, wine, and chiles and boil, covered until clams open, about 4 to 5 minutes (discard any clams that do not open after 6 minutes). If using whole chiles, remove with a slotted spoon and discard.
- While clams are cooking, cook pasta in a 6-quart pot of well-salted boiling water until al dente. Drain in a colander, then add to clams and simmer, stirring, 30 seconds.
- Toss pasta with parsley and drizzle with remaining 5 tablespoons oil.
SPAGHETTI ALLE VONGOLE
This light dish makes a perfect midweek supper treat
Provided by Mary Cadogan
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Pasta, Supper
Time 27m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put the water for the spaghetti on to boil. Rinse the clams in several changes of cold water. Discard any that are open or damaged. Cover the tomatoes with boiling water, leave for 1 min, then drain and slip off the skins, Remove the seeds and chop the flesh.
- Cook spaghetti according to pack instructions. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pan, add the garlic and chilli, then fry gently for a few seconds. Stir in the tomatoes, then add the clams and a splash of wine, salt and pepper and bring to the boil. Cover the pan and cook for 3-4 mins, until the clams are open. Drain the pasta, then tip into the pan with the parsley and toss together. Serve in bowls with bread for mopping up the juices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 56 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 16 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium
LINGUINE WITH CLAMS (LINGUINE CON LE VONGOLE)
A light sauce of white wine and tomatoes lets the seafood shine in this iconic Italian pasta dish.
Provided by Mario Batali
Yield 4-6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In large pot over moderately high heat, combine 8 quarts of water to boil and salt. Bring to boil, then add linguine and cook to 1 minute short of al dente according to package directions (pasta should still be quite firm).
- Meanwhile, in large sauté pan over moderately high heat, heat 6 tablespoons extra- olive oil until hot but not smoking. Add garlic and sauté until just golden, about 30 seconds. Add clams and 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes and sauté 1 minute. Add wine, tomatoes and juice, and 1/2 cup parsley and simmer, uncovered, just until clams open, 7 to 8 minutes.
- Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain linguine and add to pan. Simmer, tossing occasionally, until linguine is just tender, about 1 minute. If necessary, add some of reserved cooking water to keep moist. Remove from heat. Add remaining 2 tablespoons parsley, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and extra-virgin olive oil, tossing to coat. Transfer to serving dish and serve immediately.
SPAGHETTI ALLE VONGOLE
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Pasta Valentine's Day Father's Day New Year's Eve Lunch Seafood Clam Mussel Summer Anniversary Christmas Eve Potluck Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring 3 quarts water to a boil in a 5 quart pot. Season lightly with salt; add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until about 2 minutes before tender. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta cooking water.
- Meanwhile, heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, swirling pan often, until just golden. Add red pepper flakes and continue cooking 15 more seconds. Add wine, then clams; increase heat to high. Cover skillet and cook until clams open and release their juices, 3-6 minutes, depending on size of clams. As clams open, use tongs to transfer them to a bowl.
- Add 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water to skillet; bring to a boil. Add pasta to pan. Cook over high heat, tossing constantly, until pasta is al dente and has soaked up some of the sauce from the pan. Add clams and any juices from bowl to pan, along with parsley, and toss to combine. (Add more pasta water if sauce seems dry.) Transfer pasta to warm bowls and drizzle with remaining oil.
SPAGHETTI RISOTTATI ALLE VONGOLE
Spaghetti is cooked like a risotto in fresh clam sauce for a flavor-packed dish. A few simple ingredients can create this delicious pasta dish that will wow you. The spaghetti take in the juices of the clams using minimal water. This is one of my family's favorite pasta dishes.
Provided by Buckwheat Queen
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring water to a boil in a stockpot; add salt. Reduce heat to a simmer.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add oil, followed by chile pepper and garlic. Cook and stir gently until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove garlic and chile pepper; discard. Add clams to the fragrant oil.
- Pour wine over the clams and cover immediately. Let simmer until clams have opened, about 7 minutes. Remove clams using a slotted spoon to a large bowl. Cover to avoid losing their steam. Discard any unopened clams.
- Pour four ladles of salted water into the skillet with the juice of the clams. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add spaghetti; move around with a pasta fork to keep from sticking together. Cook, adding a ladle or two of salted water as needed to keep spaghetti barely covered, until pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Add clams and sprinkle in lemon zest. Give the skillet a hefty toss to gently mix the clams in the thickened sauce.
- Divide into four pasta bowls. Cover with parsley and serve immediately with empty plates on the side for the shells while eating.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.3 calories, Carbohydrate 65.4 g, Cholesterol 2.5 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 12.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 1774.6 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
LINGUINE WITH WHITE CLAM SAUCE (LINGUINE ALLE VONGOLE IN BIANCO)
I have always thought of this as the stereotypical wiseguy dish. However, it is truly one of Italy's treasured recipes. Canned clams will do in a pinch, but fresh are so much better. Most real Italians don't sprinkle Parmesan cheese on fish or seafood pasta, but I like a little on my linguine. Mangia!!!
Provided by Alan in SW Florida
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat olive oil and butter in a medium-sized saucepan. Add shallots (or onions) and saute' over medium-high heat. Add garlic, oregano, parsley, and red pepper flakes. Saute' for just a minute or so.
- Pour in wine and lemon juice and cook off for a few minutes. .
- Turn the heat to low and add the clams, stirring to incorporate, and cook for just a few minutes.
- Serve over cooked linguine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 655, Fat 22.3, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 72.5, Sodium 1206.4, Carbohydrate 66.1, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 2.6, Protein 38.3
LINGUINE ALLA VONGOLE
This is one of my very favorite Italian pasta dishes. I serve it with crusty french bread for dipping in the sauce, with a side salad of baby mixed lettuces, spinach, and grape tomatoes. The recipe is from my late mother's collection. :) Very quick and easy to prepare, using canned chopped clams.
Provided by Irishcolleen
Categories European
Time 25m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in saucepan and simmer on low for about 2 minutes. Add butter. When butter is melted, add garlic and let simmer for another 2 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and heat thoroughly, but do not allow to boil, because clams will get tough. Serve over hot linguine with freshly ground black pepper. I also like a little grated parmesan cheese on top. Enjoy!
Tips:
- Use fresh clams: Fresh clams are essential for the best flavor. Look for clams that are tightly closed and have no cracks or chips in their shells.
- Purge the clams: Purging the clams removes any sand or grit from the inside. To do this, place the clams in a large bowl of cold water and let them soak for 30 minutes. Drain the water and rinse the clams well.
- Use a good quality olive oil: A good quality olive oil will add flavor and richness to the dish. Look for an extra virgin olive oil that is made from olives that have been grown and harvested in Italy.
- Don't overcook the clams: Clams are delicate and can easily be overcooked. Cook them just until they open, about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve immediately: Linguine alle vongole is best served immediately after it is made. The pasta will start to absorb the sauce and become soggy if you let it sit for too long.
Conclusion:
Linguine alle vongole is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make and delicious. With its combination of fresh clams, flavorful sauce, and al dente pasta, it is a surefire crowd-pleaser. Whether you are serving it as a main course or a side dish, linguine alle vongole is sure to be a hit.
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