Best 5 Linguine Alle Vongole Recipes

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"Linguine alle vongole" is a classic Italian pasta dish that showcases the delicious flavors of fresh clams. The combination of sweet clams, briny seawater, aromatic garlic, and fresh herbs creates a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you prefer white wine or tomato-based sauce, there are numerous variations of this dish to suit your palate. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to create the perfect "linguine alle vongole," ensuring that you can enjoy this delectable dish in the comfort of your own home.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

LINGUINE WITH CLAMS (LINGUINE CON LE VONGOLE)



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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

3 tablespoons kosher or coarse sea salt
1 pound linguine
12 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 pound New Zealand cockles or 24 Manila or littleneck clams, scrubbed
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup dry white wine
1 (14-ounce) can whole San Marzano tomatoes in juice, juice reserved and tomatoes coarsely chopped
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped

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



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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

Kosher salt
6 ounces spaghetti
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup white wine
2 pounds cockles, Manila clams, or littlenecks scrubbed
2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

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.

LINGUINE ALLE VONGOLE



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Linguine alle vongole (linguine with clams) in a delicious garlicky white wine sauce with a touch of red pepper flakes and parsley.

Provided by James

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound linguine
3 dozen little neck clams
10 ounce can baby clams
1/2 cup dry white wine
4 small anchovies
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
10 cloves garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh parsley
2 cups pasta water

Steps:

  • Cook pasta to "al dente" in a large pot of salted ( 2 Tbsp kosher salt per gallon) water. Chop or slice the garlic cloves. Finely chop the parsley. Chop 4 anchovies. Separate the canned baby clams from their juice, reserving both.
  • In a large pan saute the garlic and anchovies on medium to medium-low heat in a 1/4 cup of olive oil. Cook until the garlic is golden and the anchovies are slightly dissolved (about 5-7 minutes).
  • To the same pan add the clams and the 1/2 cup of white wine. Turn heat to medium-high and cover. Remove clams as they open and set aside in a bowl tented with foil to keep warm.
  • After all the clams have opened (discard any that do not open after 7-10 minutes) add the parsley, reserved clam juice, 1/4 cup of pasta water and the 1/2 tsp of red pepper flakes. Let the sauce thicken slightly for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the al dente pasta to the sauce and turn heat to medium. Thoroughly coat the pasta with the sauce for 1 minute. Add the baby clams to the pasta to heat them through. Taste test and adjust salt and hot pepper levels if required.
  • Finally add the whole clams to the pasta and mix once more. Turn the heat off and drizzle a few tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil on top. If more sauce is needed just add a few ounces of pasta water at a time to get the perfect consistency. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 719 kcal, Carbohydrate 65.6 g, Protein 40.3 g, Fat 30.9 g, Cholesterol 208 mg, Sodium 730 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

LINGUINE ALLE VONGOLE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 ounces thinly sliced pancetta, cut into thin strips
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
2 pounds cherrystone clams, scrubbed
1 cup chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
1/3 cup dry white wine
4 small dried hot chiles (1-inch) or 1 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
14 ounces dried thin linguine
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves

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.

LINGUINE ALLA VONGOLE



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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

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup unsalted butter
6 fresh garlic cloves, minced
1 (28 ounce) can chopped clams, undrained
1/4 cup Italian parsley, finely chopped
sea salt
cayenne pepper

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 a briny smell.
  • Purge the clams: Purging the clams helps to remove any sand or grit. To do this, place the clams in a bowl of cold water and let them sit for 30 minutes. Stir the clams occasionally to help them expel any sand.
  • Use a good quality olive oil: Olive oil is a key ingredient in this dish, so it's important to use a good quality oil. Look for an extra virgin olive oil that has a fruity flavor.
  • Don't overcook the clams: Clams cook quickly, so it's important not to overcook them. Otherwise, they will become tough and chewy.
  • Serve immediately: Linguine alle vongole is best served immediately after it is cooked. 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 both delicious and easy to make. With its briny clams, flavorful sauce, and al dente pasta, this dish is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give linguine alle vongole a try. You won't be disappointed!

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