Best 3 Linguini And Clam Sauce Recipes

LINGUINI AND CLAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook linguini according to package directions. Drain. Meanwhile, make the sauce as follows.
• Melt butter with oil in saucepan. Add clams and garlic and saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Stir in oregano, basil, parsley, salt and pepper and simmer.
• In separate bowl or measuring cup, whisk cornstarch with 1/2 cup clam juice. Add to butter/clam mixture. Add cream or half & half, parmesan cheese, and wine.
• Boil for one minute, then stir the sauce in with the drained pasta.

LINGUINI WITH CLAM AND PANCETTA SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a stockpot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta for 5-6 min. or until ALMOST al dente. Drain in a collander. Heat 2 T. EVOO in a saucepan over med. heat. Add garlic and pancetta and saute until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Add clams, wine and butter. Cover the pan with a tight fitting lid and cook for about 10 min. or until the clams open.Romove from heat and take out clams, (discard any that didn't open) and remove the meat. Strain the cooking liquid through a fine sieve into a clean large saucepan. Keep the drained pancetta and clams warm. Place the saucepan on high heat and cook for about 5 min. or until the liquid is reduced by half. Add the clam meat, pancetta and pasta and cook a further 2-3 minutes. Add the parsley and remaining oil and gently toss. Serve in a large bowl so guests can serve themselves.

LINGUINI AND WHITE CLAM SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Open the canned clams, and strain off the juice into a separate bowl.
• 2. Begin melting the butter/heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Slice garlic (for milder taste) or use a microplane to grate the garlic (stronger taste) directly into the pan. Cook garlic for 2-3 minutes.
• 3. Stir flour into the butter/oil mixture and cook, stirring for 1-2 minutes. Pour the clam liquid, into the frying pan, whisking to avoid lumps. Bring to a boil, and cook 2 minutes.
• 4. Stir in the cream and continue cooking for 1 minute. Sauce should coat the back of a spoon.
• 5. Turn off heat, stir in clams and parsley. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper. Serve over hot linguini with a green salad and crusty bread.