Best 12 Linguine With Clams Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes evoke the essence of a seaside escape quite like Linguine with Clams. This classic dish, with its abundant flavors and textures, has captured the hearts and palates of seafood enthusiasts worldwide. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to embark on a culinary adventure, discovering the best recipe for Linguine with Clams can transform your kitchen into a coastal haven.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

LINGUINE AND CLAMS



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup white wine
3 dozen littleneck clams, scrubbed well
1 dozen mussels, scrubbed well
1/4 cup olive oil
2 anchovy fillets, chopped
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound dried linguine
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped to a paste
Pinch red chile flakes
2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons creme fraiche
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus parsley leaves for garnish
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the broth: Bring the wine and 1 cup water to a boil in a stockpot over high heat. Add the clams and cook until opened, about 5 minutes. Remove clams with a slotted spoon to a bowl. Discard any clams that do not open. When cool enough to handle, remove the clams from the shell and coarsely chop.
  • Bring the broth back to a boil, add the mussels and cook until the mussels open, discarding any that do not open. These mussels are added just to flavor the stock. After you remove them, eat them or reserve for another use (remove from the shell, store in a container with a tight fitting lid and refrigerate for up to 1 day).
  • Strain the cooking liquid through a mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth into a bowl. You should have 2 cups of liquid.
  • For the breadcrumbs: Heat the oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat until it begins to shimmer, add the anchovies and cook until melted into the oil. Add the breadcrumbs and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly golden brown, and then season with salt and pepper.
  • For the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the linguine to al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water and then drain the pasta well.
  • Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and chile flakes, and cook until soft, 1 minute. Add the clam broth and cook until reduced by half.
  • Whisk in the butter, creme fraiche and chopped clams, and cook until thickened. Add the basil, parsley, oregano and zest, and season with salt and pepper. Add the pasta and cook, tossing constantly, until the pasta is coated. If the mixture is too dry, add some of the reserved pasta water.
  • Divide the pasta among the bowls, and top with some of the breadcrumbs. Garnish with parsley leaves.

LINGUINE WITH CLAMS



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Linguine with clams in a garlicky white wine sauce makes an easy and elegant Italian pasta dinner.

Provided by Jennifer Segal

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Kosher salt
1 pound linguine
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
½ cup finely chopped shallots, from 2 shallots
6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc (see note)
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 pounds Littleneck clams (40 to 45), scrubbed
¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon lemon zest, from 1 lemon, plus more to taste
1 tablespoon lemon juice, from 1 lemon, plus more to taste

Steps:

  • In large pot over high heat, bring 4 quarts of water and 2 tablespoons of kosher salt to a boil. Add the linguine and cook according to the package directions until just shy of al dente (the pasta should still be firm to the bite since it will cook another minute or two in the sauce).
  • Meanwhile, in a very large sauté pan over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil until hot but not smoking. Add the shallots and garlic and sauté until just golden, about 30 seconds. Add the wine, red pepper flakes, ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, clams, and ¼ cup of the parsley; bring to a simmer and cook, covered, until the clams open, 6 to 8 minutes. Discard any unopened clams.
  • Reserving ½ cup of the cooking water, drain the linguine in a colander (do not rinse). Add the pasta to the sauté pan with the clams. (If you don't have room for everything in one pan, transfer the clams to a plate and cover to keep warm. When ready to serve, add them back to the pasta on a serving platter). Increase the heat to medium and cook the linguini with the clams, tossing occasionally, until the pasta absorbs most of the sauce and is just tender, 1 to 2 minutes. If necessary, add some of reserved cooking water to keep moist. Remove the pan from the heat. Add the butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of parsley; toss to coat. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt, lemon zest and/or lemon juice, if necessary. Transfer to a serving dish or bowls and serve.
  • Note: When cooking with wine, select a bottle that is inexpensive (under $10) but still good enough to drink. Avoid "cooking wines," which are salty and include additives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 627, Fat 22 g, Carbohydrate 67 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sugar 4 g, Fiber 3 g, Sodium 920 mg, Cholesterol 61 mg

LINGUINE WITH CLAMS



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This is one of my favorite meals. This goes great with a salad and some garlic bread.

Provided by Cristina

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 58m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta
8 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium white onion, chopped
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
4 cloves garlic, pressed
1 cup dry white wine
4 (6.5 ounce) cans chopped clams, drained and rinsed with juices reserved
2 tablespoons sour cream
freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup chopped flat leaf parsley

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 set aside.
  • Melt butter over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add onions, mushrooms, and garlic, and saute until tender. Pour in wine and simmer for 10 minutes, reducing heat if necessary.
  • Stir in clams, reserved clam juice, sour cream, pepper, and parsley, and simmer another 20 minutes. Toss with linguine, and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.2 g, Cholesterol 62.6 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 21.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 75.5 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

LINGUINE WITH CLAM SAUCE



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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

Kosher salt
1 pound linguine or other long pasta, such as linguine fini or spaghetti
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving (optional)
5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 to 1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup dry vermouth or dry white wine
2 (10-ounce) cans whole baby clams with their juices
Black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons lemon zest (from 1 to 2 lemons)
1/2 cup chopped Italian parsley
Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

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 CLAMS



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A classic for a reason, our Linguine with Clams recipe is a pasta dish that's sure to delight even the most discerning of palettes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound linguine
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3/4 cup loosely packed flat-leaf parsley leaves, coarsely chopped
Zest of 1 lemon
1/4 cup dry white wine
3 pounds Manila clams, or cockles, scrubbed and rinsed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt and pasta, and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds; do not let garlic brown. Stir in parsley, zest, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of black pepper; cook for 30 seconds. Add wine, and simmer for 1 minute. Add clams; increase heat to medium-high, and cook, covered, until clams begin to open, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in butter until incorporated. Add pasta to skillet, and toss to coat, adding reserved cooking water a tablespoon at a time to loosen, if desired. Transfer to a large serving bowl, and serve.

LINGUINE WITH CLAMS



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For really vibrant flavor, marinate your garlic and chili flakes in olive oil in advance of cooking. To complement the meal, serve this classic Italian pasta dish with a bottle of crisp white wine.From the book "Lucinda's Rustic Italian Kitchen," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Wiley).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, 2 smashed and peeled, and 2 thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
3 dozen littleneck clams or 4 dozen cockles
1 tablespoon cornmeal or flour
1 pound linguine pasta
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Up to 8 hours in advance but as little as 1, place the olive oil, garlic, and red-pepper flakes in a large pasta serving bowl. Cover and let stand at room temperature.
  • To clean the clams, rinse them and place in a large bowl with cold water and the cornmeal or flour. The live clams open to ingest the corneal, thereby releasing any remaining sand. Let soak 10 minutes. Scrub each clam clean under cold running water to remove remaining, softened mud from shell and return to soak in fresh cold water. If necessary, repeat the scrubbing process a couple of times until the clams are completely clean and soaking water is free of sand. Drain and chill until ready to cook.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Generously salt the boiling water, add the linguine, and cook until tender but still firm. Set the timer for 2 minutes less than the package instructions specify and taste for doneness.
  • Meanwhile, in a large pot with a tight-fitting lid, bring 1/4 cup of water to a boil. Add the cleaned clams, cover immediately, and steam until the clams are open, 3 to 5 minutes. Discard any clams that do not open.
  • Place the cooked clams with the shells into the marinated olive oil. Strain the cooked clam liquid into the bowl. Add pasta and parsley and toss. Serve immediately with a drizzle of spicy olive oil on top.

LINGUINE WITH CLAM SAUCE



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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

2 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams, with juice
¼ cup butter
½ cup vegetable oil
½ teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon dried parsley
ground black pepper to taste
¼ tablespoon dried basil
1 (16 ounce) package linguini pasta

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

CREAMY CLAM LINGUINE



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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

1 pound linguine
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup clam juice
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
3 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) minced clams, drained
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon chipotle hot pepper sauce
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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 CLAM SAUCE



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Provided by Stanley Tucci

Categories     Pasta     Shellfish     Sauté     Dinner     Seafood     Clam     Boil     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound linguine
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup dry white wine
18 littleneck or chowder clams
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian, flat leafed parsley

Steps:

  • 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta, following the package instructions, until al dente.
  • 2. Meanwhile, warm 1/2 cup of the olive oil in a high-sided saucepan set over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the wine and allow it to cook away slightly, about 1 minute. Add the clams and their juice, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the broth froths to a level of 1 to 2 inches. Remove from the heat. Stir in the parsley. Drain the pasta and toss in a serving bowl with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Distribute evenly among six dinner plates. Top with equal portions of the sauce, and serve immediately.

LINGUINE WITH CLAMS



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Go crazy for clams! The right flavor combinations help bring down the fat count on this traditional dish. From Prevention® Healthy Cooking.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 oz uncooked linguine
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium shallots, chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 cup chopped plum (Roma) tomatoes
1 cup dry white wine or nonalcoholic wine
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
3 dozen littleneck clams, scrubbed

Steps:

  • Prepare linguine according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, in large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add shallots and garlic; cook and stir 4 minutes or until shallots are softened. Stir in tomatoes and cook 1 minute. Add wine; heat to boiling; cook 2 minutes. Add broth and parsley. Return to a boil.
  • Add clams; cover and cook 5 minutes or until clams open. Discard any unopened clams. Remove clams to a bowl with slotted spoon. Return broth mixture to a boil. Boil 4 minutes or until reduced by one-third.
  • Remove 24 of the clams from their shells and mince; discard those shells. Keep remaining 12 clams in their shells.
  • Add the minced clams and pasta to the saucepan. Toss to combine. Add remaining clams in shells to pasta mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 540 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

LINGUINE WITH CLAMS



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds small clams, such as cockles or manila clams
Kosher salt
1 pound dried linguine
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional for drizzling
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 shallots, minced
1 to 2 large anchovy fillets in olive oil, drained and chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 cup dry white wine

Steps:

  • Soak the clams in cool water for about 30 minutes to expel the sand. Gently scrub the shells to remove any debris.
  • Bring a large pot of heavily salted water (it should taste like the sea) to a boil. Add the pasta to the water and cook until slightly less than al dente.
  • In a large braiser or sauté pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, shallots, anchovies and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, until the shallots are soft, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the clams in a single layer, along with a sprinkle of the parsley and the wine. Cover the pan with a lid and steam, shaking the pan occasionally, until the clams open up, 4 to 5 minutes. Discard any clams that remain closed. Transfer the clams to a bowl and set aside.
  • Strain or transfer the pasta and add it directly to the pan with the clam sauce along with a drizzle of olive oil, tossing to combine. Let the pasta finish cooking with the sauce until the sauce thickens, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add the remaining parsley to the pan and toss, then top with the clams and another drizzle of oil. Serve.

LINGUINE WITH GARLIC CLAM SAUCE



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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

1 package (8 ounces) linguine
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
5 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) minced clams
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

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.

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. Place the clams in a bowl of cold water and let them sit for 30 minutes.
  • Use a good quality white wine: The white wine you use will add flavor to the dish, so choose a good quality wine that you enjoy drinking.
  • Don't overcook the clams: Clams cook quickly, so be careful not to overcook them. Overcooked clams will become tough and chewy.
  • Serve the dish immediately: Linguine with clams is best served immediately after it is made. The pasta will start to absorb the sauce and become soggy if it sits for too long.

Conclusion:

Linguine with clams is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a restaurant-quality meal at home. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy seafood dish, give linguine with clams a try.

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