The flavors of the sea and the Italian countryside come together in the classic dish known as linguini and white clam sauce, a pasta dish that celebrates the bounty of both land and sea. With its combination of tender, briny clams, delicate garlic and white wine sauce, and the perfect al dente linguini, this dish transports you to a seaside trattoria where the aroma of fresh seafood fills the air. From quick and easy weeknight dinners to elegant dinner parties, linguini and white clam sauce is a versatile and delicious dish that is sure to impress. So grab your cooking utensils, some fresh clams, and let's dive into the delightful world of linguini and white clam sauce.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
LINGUINE WITH WHITE CLAM SAUCE
Linguine with White Clam Sauce is one of Anne Burrell's favorite "happy foods." Get this simple recipe from Secrets of a Restaurant Chef on Food Network.
Provided by Anne Burrell
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Coat a large saute pan with olive oil and add half the garlic cloves. Bring the pan to a medium- high heat and cook until the garlic becomes golden brown. When the garlic is golden brown and very aromatic, remove it and discard, it has fulfilled its garlic destiny. Put 3 1/2 dozen clams in the pan with the wine and 1/2 cup of water. Cover the pan and bring it to a boil over medium heat. Cover and cook until the clams open, about 10 minutes. Remove the clams from the pan and reduce the cooking liquid. Let the clams cool slightly, then remove them from the shells and reserve. Discard the shells. Pour the cooking liquid into a measuring cup.
- Bring a large pot of well salted water to a boil over medium heat.
- Coat the same saute pan again with olive oil and add the remaining garlic cloves and a large pinch of crushed pepper flakes. Bring the pan to a medium-high heat and cook until the garlic becomes golden brown. When the garlic is golden brown and very aromatic, remove it and discard, it has fulfilled its garlic destiny. Add the remaining raw clams and reserved clam cooking liquid to the pan. When adding the reserved clam liquid, be sure to check for sand and grit in the bottom, you may lose the last couple of tablespoons of juice but that is better than sand in your pasta! Cover and cook until the clams open.
- While the clams are cooking, drop the linguine into the salted boiling water and cook until the pasta is very "al dente" maybe a minute or so less than the box directs.
- Remove the cooked clams in their shells from the pan and keep warm. Add the butter and cooked clams that have been removed from their shells back to the pan. Bring the liquid to a boil and toss in the cooked pasta and the herbs. Cook the pasta together with the sauce until the sauce clings to the pasta. Turn off the heat and toss in the grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, if using, and finish with a drizzle of big fat finishing oil. Toss or stir vigorously to combine.
- Divide the pasta into serving dishes and garnish with the clams that are still in their shells and a little more shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano, if desired.
- This won't make you want to clam up!
LINGUINE WITH WHITE CLAM SAUCE
From your kitchen, tested and approved in ours. One of our Danish fans, Henrik Dan Jensen, perfected this classic meal and says, "White wine, my special ingredient, adds a tiny spark to the sweet clams."
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta 1 minute less than package instructions for al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water; drain pasta. Set aside.
- While pasta cooks, heat oil over medium in a Dutch oven or 5-quart heavy pot with a lid. Add onion, garlic, and red-pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add wine, and bring to a boil; cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
- Add clams; cover, and simmer, shaking pot occasionally, until clams open wide, 3 to 5 minutes. (Discard any that havent opened after 5 minutes.)
- Add pasta to clam mixture in pot; continue to cook until pasta is al dente, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in butter and parsley. Add some reserved pasta water to thin sauce if necessary; season with salt.
LINGUINE WITH WHITE CLAM SAUCE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season generously with salt. Boil the pasta until al dente, tender but still firm.
- While the pasta cooks make the clam sauce. Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook until softened but not browned, about 3 minutes. Add the pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds more. Add the wine and water and increase the heat to high. Add the clams, cover, and cook, shaking the pan periodically, until all the clams are opened, about 6 minutes.
- Drain the pasta and add to the clam sauce. Add the parsley and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Divide among heated bowls and serve immediately.
LINGUINE WITH CLAM SAUCE
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
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.
LINGUINE WITH CLAM SAUCE
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
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.
SPAGHETTI WITH WHITE CLAM SAUCE
Great dinner for a Friday night.
Provided by ANGCHICK
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Clams
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, brown garlic in olive oil over medium heat. Stir in butter or margarine and seasonings until butter or margarine is melted. Add clams with some of their liquid; heat through.
- Drain pasta. Toss spaghetti with clam sauce, and top with grated Romano cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 866.8 calories, Carbohydrate 90.7 g, Cholesterol 81 mg, Fat 37.3 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 39.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 198.2 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
PASTA WITH WHITE CLAM SAUCE
This quick and easy meal is sure to please. My family enjoys this recipe with angel hair pasta. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese.
Provided by Nancy Nicholas
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Clams
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Begin preparing pasta. While preparing pasta, saute onions and garlic in olive oil. Add all ingredients except can of clam sauce. Heat on medium. Once mixture is heated, reduce heat to medium low and add clam sauce. Heat slowly.
- Once pasta is done, combine with sauce mixture and garnish with parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 655.7 calories, Carbohydrate 71.3 g, Cholesterol 100.5 mg, Fat 28.7 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 21.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 669.7 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
LINGUINE WITH WHITE CLAM SAUCE I
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
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 II
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
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
LINGUINI WITH WHITE CLAM SAUCE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season generously with salt. Boil the pasta until al dente, tender but still firm.
- While the pasta cooks, make the clam sauce. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook until soft but not brown, about 3 minutes. Add red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds more. Add wine and water; increase heat to high. Add clams, cover, and cook, shaking pan periodically, until all clams are opened, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Drain pasta and transfer to a large serving bowl. Toss with remaining 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, if desired. Pour clam sauce over pasta, add parsley, and toss. Season with salt, to taste. Divide among heated bowls and serve immediately, garnished with Fried Zucchini Coins, if desired.
- Line a dish with paper towels and set aside.
- Whisk cornmeal, flour, basil, salt, cayenne, and a few grinds of pepper in a bowl. Beat eggs in another bowl.
- Heat 1/4-inch vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
- Working in small batches, toss zucchini in egg and shake off excess Dredge in cornmeal mixture. Add zucchini to oil, and fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon to prepared plate. Season with salt, cool slightly and serve.
OLD-FASHIONED LINGUINE WITH WHITE CLAM SAUCE
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
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
LINGUINI WITH WHITE CLAM SAUCE
This clam sauce is very creamy and there is no butter in it. I get requests for this all the time.
Provided by Betty Sozio
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Clams
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
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.
- Heat olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic until soft and translucent. Stir in flour, then the reserved clam juice. Gradually blend in the milk. Stir in wine and parsley. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes, or until sauce thickens. Mix in the clams. Spoon over cooked pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 744.4 calories, Carbohydrate 98.4 g, Cholesterol 69.2 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 42.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 294.3 mg, Sugar 9.3 g
LINGUINE WITH WHITE CLAM SAUCE
Steps:
- 1. Wash clams thoroughly. To clean and remove any dirt, place clams in a bowl of cold water and run cold water gently over them for 5 minutes; drain. Place in a large pot; add the wine.
- 2. Thinly slice one shallot and finely chop the other; reserve. Add the sliced shallot, garlic and bay leaves to the pot. Boil, cover, and simmer 5 minutes or until the clams open. (Discard any clams that don't open.) Remove and discard bay leaves.
- 3. Remove the clams to a bowl with a slotted spoon; reserve. Add the lemon juice and chopped shallots to the pot. Cook for 1 minute to meld the flavors in the sauce. Stir in the butter, tomatoes, and chopped tarragon leaves.
- 4. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook until just tender. Drain well and mix with the sauce in the pot. Add the clams and chopped parsley; toss together over low heat to warm through. Serve in a large pasta bowl.
LINGUINI WITH CLAM SAUCE (WHITE)
This is a recipe I make often. It is a quick and easy dinner that everyone in my house eats (including my two children ages 4 and 8). I confess to using a little grated romano cheese on my serving, although my husband claims "real italians" do not put cheese on fish. I just tell him he doesn't have to eat from my dish!
Provided by Suzanne P
Categories European
Time 50m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in medium sauce pan- when oil is hot, remove pan from burner, add garlic and hot pepper and stir (you want to be careful to not burn the garlic).
- Add wine and cook off the alchol, about 2-3 minutes.
- Drain juice from both cans of clams into saucepan, adding additional clam juice if necessary, you should have about 3 cups of liquid, return to low heat.
- Cook linguini according to package directions.
- When pasta is ready, add clams to sauce and heat just until clams are heat through.
- Be careful not to"overcook" the sauce once you have added the clams- the clams will become tough if you do.
- Remove sauce from heat and serve over linguini. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 681.5, Fat 16.7, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 50.6, Sodium 91.3, Carbohydrate 90.8, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 2.4, Protein 34.1
LINGUINE WITH WHITE WINE CLAM SAUCE
This is a lighter tasting version if you add milk instead of cream, but is still not for the diet weary.
Provided by Carmen B.
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine reserved clam juice and milk to make 2 cups.
- Cook onion in butter until tender.
- Add garlic; cook 30 seconds.
- Stir in flour,salt, and pepper.
- Slowly whisk in milk mixture.
- Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened.
- Stir in clams, parsley, and wine.
- Heat through.
- Serve over cooked linguine and pass around parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.1, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 53.4, Sodium 253, Carbohydrate 12.1, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.1, Protein 15.6
LINGUINI WITH WHITE CLAM SAUCE
Make and share this Linguini With White Clam Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Japanese Delight
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat a large deep skillet over medium heat.
- Add extra-virgin olive oil, 4 turns of the pan in a slow stream, red pepper flakes, garlic and anchovies and cook until anchovies melt into the oil.
- Add thyme and wine. Reduce wine 1 minute.
- Add clam juice or stock, clam juice will give the dish a stronger clam flavor, chicken stock will give it a buttery personality.
- Stir in clams and lemon zest.
- Drain pasta.
- Add to skillet and toss with sauce 2 to 3 minutes, until pasta is al dente and has absorbed the sauce and flavor.
- Add parsley, pepper and salt, to your taste and serve with bread for mopping up remaining juices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 703.4, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 32.5, Sodium 890.1, Carbohydrate 94.8, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 4.7, Protein 30.6
ITALIAN STYLE WHITE CLAM SAUCE WITH LINGUINE
A touch of fresh tomato, green onions and mushrooms add flavor and color. The sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated or frozen. 12 fresh clams can be substituted.
Provided by Lorac
Categories Savory
Time 35m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Melt 4 tbls of the butter in a saucepan.
- Add garlic, shallot, scallions, and mushrooms, cook over medium low heat until shallots are transparent.
- Add Tabasco, tomato and lemon and cook 5 minutes.
- Add clams and wine, bring to a boil and cook 1 minute.
- Place the hot drained linguine in a large pasta bowl and toss with the remaining butter.
- Pour clam sauce over the pasta and top with cheese and parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 988.6, Fat 41.2, SaturatedFat 24.4, Cholesterol 159.3, Sodium 580.1, Carbohydrate 98.7, Fiber 5, Sugar 5.6, Protein 47.8
LINGUINE WITH WHITE CLAM SAUCE
Provided by Celeste Kuch
Categories Milk/Cream Pasta Shellfish Quick & Easy Clam Bon Appétit Pennsylvania
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chopped parsley and chopped garlic and sauté until garlic just begins to color, about 45 seconds. Add reserved clam juices, whipping cream, dry white wine, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, white pepper and cayenne pepper. Simmer until mixture is reduced to thin sauce consistency, about 10 minutes. Add chopped clams and freshly cooked linguine to pot and toss until sauce coats pasta thickly, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve, passing Parmesan, if desired.
Tips:
- Use fresh clams: Fresh clams are essential for the best flavor. If you can't find fresh clams, you can use frozen clams, but be sure to thaw them before using.
- Soak the clams: Soaking the clams in cold water for 30 minutes before cooking will help to remove any sand or grit.
- Use a good quality white wine: The white wine used in the sauce should be a good quality wine that you would enjoy drinking. A dry white wine, such as a Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio, works well.
- Don't overcook the clams: Clams only take a few minutes to cook. Overcooking them will make them tough and chewy.
- Serve immediately: Linguini and white clam sauce 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:
Linguini and white clam sauce is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its simple, yet flavorful ingredients, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your home. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give linguini and white clam sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!
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