Best 20 Linguine With Light Clam Sauce Recipes

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When it comes to enjoying a delightful seafood dish, linguine with light clam sauce is a classic choice that never disappoints. Combining the delicate flavor of clams with a savory, yet light sauce, this dish offers a culinary journey that both seafood enthusiasts and casual diners can appreciate. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or an elegant dish to impress your dinner guests, linguine with light clam sauce is a versatile recipe that can be tailored to suit any occasion.

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LINGUINE WITH WHITE CLAM SAUCE



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Linguine with white clam sauce in a delicious easy meal ready in under 30 minutes. Canned clams, white wine and fresh herbs over linguine or high fiber linguine makes for a delicious meal.

Provided by Eileen Kelly

Categories     Main Dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound linguine (Note 1)
1 Tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
1 small shallot, peeled and finely diced
3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
½ cup white wine
½ large lemon, juiced
26 ounces chopped clams (Note 2)
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped (Note 2 )
½ cup fresh parsley, chopped (Note 2 )
lemon slices (optional garnish )
Parmesan cheese (optional garnish)

Steps:

  • Cook linguine according to package directions. Set aside.
  • While the linguine is cooking make the clam sauce.
  • Open the canned clams. Drain the juice from the clams into a medium-size mixing bowl. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet, over medium heat, melt the olive oil and butter.
  • Add in the chopped shallot, saute for about 2 minutes, to soften and release the flavors.
  • Mix in the minced garlic and crushed red pepper for about 30 seconds to blend flavors.
  • Pour in the white wine, reserved clam juice and lemon juice.
  • Cook another 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add in the chopped clams, fresh parsley, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook another minute.
  • Taste the sauce for seasoning, if needed, reseason the sauce.
  • Toss with the cooked linguine and serve immediately.
  • Serve immediately. Top with additional fresh parsley, oregano, and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 5 servings, Calories 403 kcal, Carbohydrate 72 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 9 mg, Sodium 261 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g

LINGUINE WITH CLAM SAUCE



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Linguine with clam sauce is an easy dinner that's full of flavor -- and it's ready in just 20 minutes!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 oz dry linguine (or other pasta)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons salted butter
¼ cup finely diced onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
2 (6.5 ounce) cans chopped clams, drained, juice reserved
¼ cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley, plus additional for garnish
Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste
Optional garnish: grated Parmesan cheese; lemon wedges; crushed red pepper flakes; extra parsley

Steps:

  • Cook linguine just until barely al dente, according to package directions. Drain.
  • While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil and butter in large skillet over medium heat. When the butter melts, add the onion and garlic. Sauté garlic and onions until starting to soften, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add ¾ cup of the reserved clam juice, wine, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and gently simmer on low for about 10 minutes (so that the flavors come together and the sauce reduces slightly).
  • Add cooked linguine, clams, and parsley to the skillet. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if necessary. Simmer for about 5 more minutes, until the sauce is mostly absorbed.
  • Serve with grated Parmesan cheese, extra parsley, or fresh lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /4 of the recipe, Calories 355 kcal, Carbohydrate 45 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Sodium 153 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 8 g

LINGUINI WITH CLAM SAUCE



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Nothing beats fresh clam sauce, unless you're hungry and have only your pantry to work with. This version of a favorite is made entirely out of the kitchen cupboard, with the exception of flat leaf parsley, which I most always have on hand.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound linguini
Salt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 4 turns of the pan
6 fillets flat anchovies, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup dry white wine, 2 turns of pan
1 (15-ounce) can whole baby clams, with their juice
Handful flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt and the linguini and cook to an extra chewy al dente, 7 minutes or so. The linguini will continue to cook in sauce, later. To a large skillet heated over medium heat, add oil, anchovies, garlic, thyme and red pepper flakes. Cook together until anchovies melt into oil and break up completely. Add wine to the pan and give the pan a shake. Add clams and their juice. Drain pasta and add it to the clam sauce. Toss and coat the pasta in sauce with clams until the pasta absorbs the flavor and juices, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and season with salt, add parsley and serve.

LINGUINE WITH LIGHT CLAM SAUCE



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This is, by far, one of the best "light" recipes I have come across in all the years I have been cooking....I found this way back in the "80's and am still using this favorite. This extremely versatile recipe is on my "go to list" when I need something fast, easy and tasty! I make sure that I am always stocked with clams in the cupboard and cream cheese in my fridge/freezer. This recipe is also handy for cleaning out all those little "its and bits" of vegetables. Don't use too much mushrooms or it will give a "grey" appearance to the dish

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 -5 ounces baby clams, drained reserving the juice
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1 pinch hot pepper flakes (or as hot as you like)
1 zucchini, roughly chopped (asparagus, snap peas, green beans)
1 red pepper, roughly chopped
6 large mixed mushrooms, roughly chopped
125 g light cream cheese, cubed (8 poz)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 lb linguine
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large pot, cook the linguine, reserving some of the pasta water.
  • Drain the clams, reserving the liquid. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet, cook the onion, thyme, hot pepper flakes in 1/3 cup of the clam liquid over medium heat for about 3 - 5 minutes or until onion is cooked.
  • Add the other vegetables and cook until tender crisp. Add more clam liquid if necessary. Stir in cream cheese and melt.
  • Just before serving, add the clams, salt and pepper.
  • Combine the pasta, the clam sauce and the parmesan cheese. Add more clam liquid or pasta water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509.3, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 34.3, Sodium 536.1, Carbohydrate 81.8, Fiber 5, Sugar 5.2, Protein 21.7

LINGUINE WITH RED CLAM SAUCE



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Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon salt
1 pound linguine pasta
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup small-diced onion
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
4 pounds littleneck clams, scrubbed clean and picked over
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

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 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

THE ULTIMATE LINGUINE WITH CLAM SAUCE



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 ripe heirloom or vine tomatoes, optional
4 pounds cherry stone clams, scrubbed
1 cup dry white wine or crisp, light bodied beer
1 (8-ounce) bottle clam juice
1 small red onion, coarsely chopped
1 red chile pepper, coarsely chopped
Zest of 1 lemon
3 to 4 large cloves garlic, peeled
About 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1/4 cup packed fresh parsley leaves
2 fresh bay leaves
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
5 to 6 anchovy filets
1 pound linguini, or flavor-infused long cut pasta such as pepperoncini or lemon-flavored spaghetti or linguini

Steps:

  • This sauce can be made with or without tomatoes. If you're using tomatoes in the sauce, score the skins on the bottom of the tomatoes with a large X, being careful not to cut deeper than the skin. Bring a small pot of water to a rolling boil, add the tomatoes and cook 1 minute then remove with slotted spoon or tongs, cool a minute or 2 until you can handle, then peel the skin and dice the tomato into small pieces.
  • Place the clams, wine and clam juice in large pot and bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to a simmer and cook 8 to 10 minutes to open the clam shells. Scoop out the clams and shuck them, place in food storage container and cool completely. Store the clams in the refrigerator until ready for use. Strain the stock and reserve, wipe out the pot and return to the heat.
  • Meanwhile, make a seafood paste by adding the red onion, chile pepper, lemon zest, garlic, thyme, parsley, and bay leaves to the food processor and pulse-chop into a thick, but finely chopped, speckled paste.
  • Heat about 1/4 cup olive oil, 4 turns of the pan, in the clam pot over medium to medium-high heat. Add the anchovy filets and melt them into the oil, 1 minute or so, then add the paste and stir 2 minutes. Add the reserved stock and stir to combine. Add the tomatoes, simmer 5 minutes, then cool the sauce completely and store for make-ahead meal.
  • To serve, bring a large pot of water to boil for pasta. Salt water and cook pasta to al dente.
  • Meanwhile, heat the sauce over medium heat. Once the pasta has been dropped to cook, stir the clams into the sauce and simmer a few minutes. Add a ladle of starchy cooking water to the sauce and toss with pasta 1 to 2 minutes for the flavors to combine and absorb into the pasta.

LINGUINE WITH CLAM SAUCE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound linguine
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
Two 10-ounce cans chopped clams, drained, juice reserved
3 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup white wine
Juice of 1/2 lemon, plus lemon slices, for garnish
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Freshly grated Parmesan, for garnish

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.

CLASSIC LINGUINE AND CLAM SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 dozen clams shucked and diced, reserving liquid in a measuring cup (there should be about 1 1/3 cups of clams and 2 cups of liquid)
5 cups water
1 pound linguine, preferably fresh
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/3 cup dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons minced parsley
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan heat water until it comes to a boil. Add 1 cup of the reserve clam liquid and salt to taste. Now add your linguine, bring the water back to a boil and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until tender, but still firm to the bite. Meanwhile, in a skillet heat olive oil and garlic, and cook, stirring until fragrant. Add remaining clam juice and white wine and reduce to 3/4 cup of liquid.
  • Bring liquid to a boil, add the clams, red pepper flakes and simmer 1 to 2 minutes, or until just cooked. Check your linguine, drain in a colander and transfer to a large serving dish. Add the butter, and toss to combine. Add the clam sauce and parsley and toss to combine. Season to taste with freshly ground pepper. Serve immediately.

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.

LINGUINE WITH LEMON CLAM SAUCE



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This is an easy, wonderfully flavoured pasta dish that can be whipped up in no time for an intimate dinner for two. Recipe is easily doubled. I use my non-stick wok as it is big enough for tossing the pasta and sauce together in and the sauce gets distributed better throughout that way.

Provided by Emjay99

Categories     Canadian

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 small bay leaf
1/3 cup white wine
1 teaspoon fresh lemon rind
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 (6 1/2 ounce) can baby clams, drained, reserve juice
salt & fresh ground pepper
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
linguine, enough for two, cooked, well drained, do not rinse

Steps:

  • I usually make this in my non-stick wok.
  • Heat oil and butter on medium heat and saute onion and garlic until soft and tender, not brown.
  • Add basil and bay leaf.
  • Pour in wine, lemon rind, lemon juice and reserved clam juice.
  • Simmer until reduced a little (by about a third).
  • Add clams and heat through.
  • Toss in the cooked linguine a little at a time (don't make the mistake of adding too much or the sauce will be lost!) and lastly add the cheese and parsley.
  • Serve with more cheese on the side and red pepper flakes (optional) and warm garlic bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.4, Fat 20.7, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 70.1, Sodium 483.2, Carbohydrate 13.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 3.6, Protein 23

LINGUINE WITH WHITE CLAM SAUCE



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The original author of this recipe altered it to reduce the fat and calories. I have had it for a while, but have not tried it yet. It does sound good, though. It yields four servings with one cup pasta and about 1/2 cup sauce for each.

Provided by Gwen35

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (10 ounce) can baby clams, undrained
2 tablespoons light butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (or 1/4 tsp. dry)
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 (6 1/2 ounce) can minced clams, drained
4 cups hot cooked linguine (about 8 oz. uncooked pasta)
fresh thyme sprig (optional)

Steps:

  • Drain baby clams in a sieve over a bowl, reserving juice.
  • Heat butter and olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add garlic and saute one minute.
  • Stir in flour.
  • Stir in reserved clam juice, wine, chopped parsley, thyme, and pepper and cook two minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add the baby clams and the minced clams, and cook three minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  • Serve clam sauce over pasta.
  • Garnish with thyme sprigs, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452.6, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 53, Sodium 535.6, Carbohydrate 51.7, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 1.1, Protein 30.9

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.

CLAM SAUCE WITH LINGUINE



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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

1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta
½ cup butter
3 cloves chopped garlic
1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 (6.5 ounce) cans chopped clams with juice
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground white pepper
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

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 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 WHITE CLAM SAUCE II



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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

1 (12 ounce) package linguini pasta
3 (8 ounce) cans minced clams, with juice
¼ cup olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
¾ cup chopped parsley
2 tablespoons white wine
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon salt

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



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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

1 can (10 ounces) whole baby clams
1 can (6-1/2 ounces) minced clams
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup butter
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 4 teaspoons dried basil
Dash pepper
Dash cayenne pepper
Hot cooked linguine
Shredded Parmesan cheese

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 WHITE CLAM SAUCE I



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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

1 (16 ounce) package linguini pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams, with juice
¼ cup clam juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

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 WHITE CLAM SAUCE



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This is one of my family's favorites. It's a convenient recipe, using pantry items that I always have on hand. I sometimes add a few tablespoons of capers which adds another dimension to the sauce. They say that cheese and seafood do not mix for the Italian taste buds, but I break the rule and use Parmesan cheese in this dish. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

Provided by Givmealaf

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup dry vermouth
1 cup bottled clam juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh is best)
1 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
5 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 lb linguine
5 (6 1/2 ounce) cans chopped clams (Gorton's is a good brand)
salt and pepper (not too much salt, the clams are already salty)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat a large saute pan and add the butter, oil and onion. Cook until the onion is tender and clear. Add the garlic during the last minute so that it doesn't burn. Add the flour and cook together for 1 minute. Add the vermouth, clam juice and lemon juice. Simmer until slightly thickened and add the cream and marjoram. Add the green onions and parsley. Simmer the sauce uncovered for about 5 minutes to reduce and thicken. Cook the pasta until al dente in lightly salted water. Drain well (do not rinse). When pasta is almost done, add the clams with their juice to the sauce and heat to a simmer. Add salt and pepper to taste. Toss the drained pasta in the sauce and add the parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.2, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 97.3, Sodium 271.5, Carbohydrate 51.6, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 2, Protein 25.9

LINGUINE WITH CLAM SAUCE



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Categories     Dairy     Pasta     Low Fat     Low Sodium     Clam     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 teaspoons butter
1/2 onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 6 1/2-ounce can chopped clams, drained, juices reserved
3 tablespoons dry white wine
3 tablespoons light sour cream
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
6 ounces linguine

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until translucent, about 8 minutes. Mix in clams and stir 1 minute. Add wine and bring to boil. Stir in reserved juices from clams, sour cream and parsley and simmer 2 minutes to mellow flavors. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, cook linguine in large pot of rapidly boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Add pasta to clam mixture in skillet. Bring to simmer, stirring constantly. Transfer to bowls and serve immediately.

OLD-FASHIONED LINGUINE WITH WHITE CLAM SAUCE



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This recipe is easy and takes less than 20 minutes. It's one of my weekend favorites and has been a family tradition for years.

Provided by Maine-iac

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 small diced onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil
1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
3 cans minced/chopped clams, with juice
1 teaspoon parsley
parmesan cheese
1 lb linguine or 1 lb thin spaghetti

Steps:

  • In a 5 qt pot, heat water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente.
  • While the pasta is cooking, melt butter and olive oil in pan.
  • Sautee onion and garlic, and add crushed red pepper flakes.
  • Add lemon juice, oregano, basil, and Old Bay seasoning, stir for one minute Add clams with juice.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Drain pasta and place in large bowl.
  • Cover pasta with clam sauce, stir well and top with parsley and parmesan cheese.
  • Serve with warm crusty bread and chilled white wine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 795.1, Fat 22.7, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 90.3, Sodium 1435.2, Carbohydrate 96.2, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 3.9, Protein 48.4

LINGUINE IN CLAM SAUCE



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I make this quite often for family celebrations. It sure is a favorite. The zucchini adds such a nice touch to this traditional dish.-Ken Vouk, Willowick, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (1 pound) linguine
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
3 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) chopped clams
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon minced fresh basil
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add zucchini; cook for 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in garlic; cook 1 minute longer. , Drain clams, reserving 1/2 cup juice. Add the clams, mushrooms, bouillon, basil, pepper and reserved juice to the skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Drain linguine; top with clam mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 674mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

LINGUINE WITH CLAM SAUCE



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Green pepper gives a nice bite to this pasta dish. Add a loaf of crusty bread and a green salad, and dinner is served.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 ounces uncooked linguine
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 to 1/3 cup clam juice
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
Dash crushed red pepper flakes
1 can (6-1/2 ounces) minced clams, drained

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. In a small skillet, saute the green pepper, onion and garlic in oil and butter until almost tender. Stir in the clam juice, basil, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes. Stir in clams; heat through. Drain pasta; transfer to a bowl. Pour sauce over pasta; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 807mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

CREAMY LINGUINE WITH CLAM SAUCE



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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

1 (8 ounce) package linguine pasta
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup minced sweet onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (10 ounce) can baby clams, drained with juices reserved (such as Bumble Bee®)
1 tablespoon dry white wine
1 (16 ounce) jar Alfredo sauce (such as Classico®)
1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste

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

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality clams. Fresh clams should be tightly closed and smell briny. If a clam is open, tap it; if it doesn't close, discard it.
  • Soak the clams in cold water for 20 minutes before cooking. This will help to remove any grit or sand from the clams.
  • Use a large pot to cook the clams. This will give the clams plenty of room to open.
  • Bring the clams to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover the pot and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the clams have opened.
  • Use a slotted spoon to remove the clams from the pot. Discard any clams that have not opened.
  • Add the clams to the pasta sauce. Serve immediately.

Conclusion:

Linguine with Light Clam Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make seafood pasta dish. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a restaurant-quality dish at home. So next time you're looking for a delicious and impressive pasta dish, give Linguine with Light Clam Sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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