Are you looking for a mouthwatering pasta dish that combines the flavors of the sea, tangy tomatoes, and fresh herbs? Look no further than linguine with clams, cherry tomatoes, and basil. This classic Italian recipe is a perfect blend of briny shellfish, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic herbs. With just a few simple ingredients and a bit of cooking know-how, you can create a restaurant-quality dish in the comfort of your own home.
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LINGUINE WITH CLAMS, CHERRY TOMATOES AND BASIL
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 1 large or 2 small servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large saute pan with a tight-fitting lid over medium-low heat. Add the garlic, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes and saute until fragrant; don't let the garlic brown. Add the cherry tomatoes, white wine and clams, increase the heat to high and cover the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until all the clams have opened, about 8 minutes. As the clams open, transfer them to a large bowl. When all the clams are removed, reduce the heat to medium-low and swirl in the butter. Season with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, bring a pot of generously salted water to a boil. Cook the linguine according to the package direction. Using tongs, transfer the linguine to the saute pan with the clam juice and toss to coat. Turn off the heat and add the clams and any juices that have collected in the bowl, the lemon zest and half of the basil. Using tongs, turn the linguine to coat it with the sauce. Top with the remaining basil. Serve immediately.
LINGUINE WITH TOMATO-BASIL CLAM SAUCE
Steps:
- In a saucepan of boiling water blanch tomatoes, 2 or 3 at a time, 10 seconds and transfer to a bowl of ice and cold water. Peel, seed, and dice tomatoes.
- In a large heavy kettle steam clams in water, covered, over moderately high heat 5 to 10 minutes, checking after 5 minutes and transferring them as they open to a bowl. (Discard any clams that are unopened after 10 minutes.) Remove kettle from heat, reserving liquid.
- In a 6-quart kettle bring 4 quarts salted water to a boil and cook linguine until al dente. Drain linguine in a colander.
- While linguine is cooking, with a small knife remove meat from the largest 24 clams, discarding shells, and in a food processor pulse just until chopped coarse. Into reserved clam liquid stir chopped clams, tomatoes, garlic, oil, and red pepper flakes and simmer 2 minutes. Add linguine, basil, remaining 12 clams in their shells, and any liquid in bowl and toss well with salt and pepper to taste.
PASTA WITH CHERRY TOMATOES, BASIL, LEMON, AND CLAMS
Steps:
- Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain pasta; return to same pot.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes; sauté until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add drained clams and basil; stir 1 minute.
- Add clam sauce, 1 cup Parmesan cheese and lemon juice to pasta. Toss over medium-high heat until heated through, adding reserved clam juices by 1/4 cupfuls if pasta is dry. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.
LINGUINE WITH CLAMS
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
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 CLAMS, ROASTED TOMATOES AND CARAMELIZED GARLIC
Here is a very cool recipe that calls for roasting cherry tomatoes with garlic and oil, then using that mixture as the base of a pasta sauce heavy with clams. The juxtaposition of the slick linguine with the roasted, caramelized tomatoes and garlic, as well as the soft, briny clams, is an uncommon delight. Work hard to make sure not to overcook the pasta, so that it may finish in the sauce.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, pastas, main course
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 450 degrees. Smash and peel 8 garlic cloves; peel and finely chop the remaining 6. Toss the smashed garlic with the tomatoes, 2 tablespoons of oil, fine sea salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Spread the tomatoes out in a layer in one or two baking pans (make sure they aren't too crowded, so they don't steam) and roast tomatoes, tossing occasionally, until bursting, 15 to 20 minutes.
- In a large pot of heavily salted boiling water, cook the pasta until it is 2 minutes from being done to taste. Drain.
- Return the pasta pot to medium-high heat. Warm 4 tablespoons oil in the pot. Add the chopped garlic and red pepper flakes; cook for 30 seconds. Add the wine and let simmer 2 minutes. Stir in the roasted tomatoes and garlic. Add the clams. Cover the pot and cook until the clams open, 5 to 10 minutes. Use tongs to transfer open clams to a bowl; discard any that do not open.
- Add the pasta and 3/4 teaspoon black pepper to the sauce in the pot. Cook, tossing, until pasta is just cooked through. Return the clams to the pot and toss with the pasta. Divide mixture among serving bowls. Garnish with mint and drizzle with more oil.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 430, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 69 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 29 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 787 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
LINGUINE WITH CLAMS AND TOMATOES
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories pastas, appetizer, main course
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Slice the garlic and chop the fresh thyme. Combine with wine in a pot large enough for all ingredients.
- Scrub clams and add to pot. Bring to a boil and cook until the clam shells open. As they open, remove them from the pot and set aside. Continue cooking broth until it is reduced by half.
- Bring water to a boil for the linguine in a covered pot.
- Wash and trim the tomatoes, and cut in half. Squeeze out the seeds. Chop tomatoes in a food processor or with a knife. When the broth has been reduced, add the fish stock or clam juice and chopped tomatoes, and cook over high heat, continuing to reduce the liquid slightly.
- Cook the linguine according to package directions.
- Remove the clams from their shells, and pour any reserved liquid from them into the pot.
- Wash and dry basil, and cut into thin strips.
- Drain the pasta, and add to the sauce with the clams; stir to blend, and serve topped with basil.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 566, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 84 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 38 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1149 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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 CLAMS IN TOMATO HERB SAUCE
This recipe is an adaptation of a recipe from Bon Appetit. The pasta is cooked right in the broth, making its own sauce. The fresh clams and herbs give this dish a lovely flavor. Very good served with a fresh green salad and some crusty bread.
Provided by bakedapple42
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Saute butter and olive oil in a large pot.
- Add chopped onion and red pepper flakes and saute 5 minutes, or until onion is translucent.
- Add minced garlic and saute 1 minute.
- Add tomatoes and cook about 2 minutes.
- Add chicken broth and 1 cup water and bring to boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15-20 minutes.
- Add clams, cover, and bring to a boil. Cook until clams open, about 5 minutes. Throw away any clams that do not open. Transfer clams to a bowl & set aside.
- Add basil, parsley, and oregano into pot.
- Add the linguine and boil until pasta is al dente. Add more broth or water if necessary.
- Return clams and their juices to the pot. Cook 1-2 minutes longer.
- Season with salt and pepper.
PICKLED CHERRY TOMATOES
These pickled cherry tomatoes really pop in your mouth. They stay beautifully bright red and are fresh tasting, too. -Peggy Woodward, Shullsburg, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 10m
Yield 6 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pierce the bottom of each cherry tomato with a skewer. In a large bowl, place tomatoes, garlic, peppercorns and mustard seed. In a saucepan, bring water, vinegar, salt and sugar to a simmer until sugar and salt dissolves. Pour over tomatoes; cover. Let stand 2 hours. Transfer to jars, if desired; seal tightly. Refrigerate 48 hours before serving and up to 1 month.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 9 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 30mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
LINGUINE WITH FRESH TOMATOES
This garlic and basil linguine is a perfect way to use up your late-summer tomato harvest. It makes a great light supper when paired with a salad, or you can make it heartier with some chopped chicken. -Susan Jones, Downers Grove, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, place all remaining ingredients except butter in a large bowl., Drain linguine; toss with butter. Add to tomato mixture and toss to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 567mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
Tips:
- Use Fresh Clams: Fresh clams are essential for this dish. Look for clams that are tightly closed and have a briny smell. Avoid any clams that are open or have a foul odor.
- Properly Clean the Clams: Before cooking, it's crucial to clean the clams thoroughly. Place them in a colander and rinse them under cold water. Scrub the shells with a brush to remove any dirt or debris.
- Deglaze the Pan: After removing the clams from the pan, deglaze it with white wine. This will help dissolve any browned bits and add flavor to the sauce.
- Use Good Quality Pasta: Choose a high-quality linguine or spaghetti pasta for this dish. It should be cooked al dente, which means it should be tender but still have a slight bite to it.
- Add Fresh Herbs: Fresh basil and parsley add a burst of flavor to this dish. Chop them finely and stir them into the pasta just before serving.
Conclusion:
This linguine with clams, cherry tomatoes, and basil is a simple yet delicious dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's packed with flavor from the fresh clams, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic herbs. The combination of textures from the tender pasta, chewy clams, and crisp vegetables makes this dish a delightful experience. Follow these tips and you'll be able to create a restaurant-quality meal at home!
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