If you're a fan of seafood pasta, then you know that linguini with clam sauce is a classic dish that is both delicious and easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that will please even the most discerning palate. The key to a great linguini with clam sauce is using fresh, high-quality ingredients. Make sure you use the freshest clams you can find, and be sure to clean them thoroughly before cooking. You'll also want to use good-quality olive oil, garlic, and white wine.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
LINGUINE WITH CLAMS
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
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 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.
LINGUINE WITH CLAM SAUCE
Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook linguine according to package directions until al dente.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic and saute 2 minutes, until tender. Add clams and saute 2 minutes. Add oregano, salt and pepper and stir to coat. Add clam juice, chicken broth and vermouth and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
- Pour clam sauce over drained linguine, add parsley and toss to combine. Top with Parmesan just before serving.
LINGUINI WITH WHITE CLAM SAUCE
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
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 some of the sauce and flavor. Add parsley, pepper and salt, to your taste and serve with bread for mopping up remaining juices.
LINGUINI WITH CLAM SAUCE
Provided by Sandra Lee
Time 17m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguini, cover the pot, and bring it back to a boil. Remove the cover, stir, and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water. Drain the pasta and set aside. (Reserve 1 cup pasta for the Round 2 Recipe Savory Noodle Pie.)
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat with the oil. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the lemon juice and the clams with their juices. Cook for 2 minutes to warm the clams through. Add the parsley and butter to the clams and stir. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if needed. Pour the pasta onto a serving platter and pour the clams and sauce over the pasta. Serve immediately.
LINGUINE WITH CLAM SAUCE
Make and share this Linguine with Clam Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Lightly Toasted
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oil in skillet over menium heat.
- Add onion and chopped garlic and cook till the onion is tender.
- Add clam juice to skillet and add all the seasonings.
- Simmer over low for 5 minutes.
- When pasta is ready, add clams, and remove from heat.
- Pour sauce over drained pasta, toss together.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.5, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 20.7, Sodium 65.7, Carbohydrate 61, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 2.2, Protein 18
CLAM SAUCE WITH LINGUINE
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
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
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
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
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
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
LINGUINE WITH GARLIC CLAM SAUCE
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
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 AND CLAM SAUCE
This is a very easy and tasty recipe. My family loves it. Try serving it with a green salad and garlic bread if desired.
Provided by Peg
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Clams
Time 30m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 8
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 reserve.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm oil, butter, reserved clam juice, garlic and parsley; stir and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add clams and salt and pepper to taste. Pour over pasta and toss with Parmesan cheese; serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 624.3 calories, Carbohydrate 70.9 g, Cholesterol 75.6 mg, Fat 24.1 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 184.8 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
LINGUINE WITH HERBED CLAM SAUCE
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
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
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 CLAM SAUCE
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
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 CLAM SAUCE
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
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
LINGUINI WITH CLAM SAUCE
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
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 CLAM SAUCE
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.
LINGUINE WITH LIGHT CLAM SAUCE
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
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
EASY LINGUINE AND CLAM SAUCE
This is an easy and quick recipe for rushed nights. It has a nice flavor to it and served with a salad it makes a perfect weeknight meal.
Provided by Expat in Holland
Categories Spaghetti
Time 30m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 20oz canned clams is equal to 2-10oz cans of chopped clams with juice.
- Cook linguine as instructed. Drain.
- Meanwhile melt butter in skillet. Add garlic, shallot and red pepper flakes. Sautee for 4 minutes until vegetables are cooked.
- Add flour, oregano and parsley to mixture and stir until incorporated. Keep stirring for at least 1 minute.
- Add clams with juice and wine. Stir constantly for 8minutes or until thickened.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in cream and cook over low heat until well heated about 2 minutes.
- Pour sauce over pasta and toss. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1210, Fat 34.7, SaturatedFat 17.9, Cholesterol 275.8, Sodium 677.7, Carbohydrate 111.8, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 2.9, Protein 95.8
LINGUINI AND CLAM SAUCE
I got this recipe from all recipes, however I added my own personal touch and WOW, what a hit; everyone loves it and wants the recipe. Very important to use all fresh herbs.
Provided by Crysanne
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 55m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet, sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil until the onions are translucent. Add the butter, stir until melted. Add the peppers and herbs, simmer for about 5 minutes.
- While the peppers and herbs are simmering start cooking the linguini according to the package.
- Drain the cans of minced clams, reserving half of the juice.
- Stir in the clams, reserved juice, salt and pepper, and wine into the large skillet with the peppers and herbs. Simmer the mixture for 25 minutes, until the sauce has reduced 1/3 and has thickened.
- You want to spoon the clam sauce over the linguine as soon as the linguine is done and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1061.1, Fat 42.8, SaturatedFat 17.2, Cholesterol 184.4, Sodium 376.8, Carbohydrate 112, Fiber 14.6, Sugar 2.7, Protein 57.3
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
LINGUINE AND CLAMS WITH FRESH RED SAUCE
This weeknight clam pasta comes together easily under 30 minutes without compromising flavor. Canned whole clams, packed in valuable clam juices, are the pantry hero. Opt for whole canned clams, since they're more tender and delicate than the chopped or minced varieties. The key to achieving the most seafood flavor is finishing the pasta right in the clam sauce, so that the pasta absorbs all of the briny flavors as it cooks. The sauce gets a nice fresh boost from the addition of sweet cherry tomatoes, while Parmesan and butter stirred in at the end create a rich, silky sauce.
Provided by Kay Chun
Categories pastas, seafood, main course
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook the pasta according to package directions until 3 minutes shy of al dente. (It will finish cooking in the sauce; pasta should be toothsome but not crunchy.) Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain pasta.
- Meanwhile, once pasta is cooking, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Add tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until they soften and start to pop, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add reserved clam juice (you should have about 1 cup) and stir to scrape up any browned bits on the bottom of the skillet. Add sauce, pasta, 1/2 cup of the pasta water and the butter back to the large pot, and cook, stirring vigorously, until sauce is thickened and pasta is al dente, about 3 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup more pasta water if a thinner sauce is desired.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the clams, cheese and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
- Divide pasta among bowls and garnish with cheese, parsley, black pepper and red-pepper flakes, if using.
Tips:
- Use fresh clams: Fresh clams have a sweeter, more briny flavor than frozen clams. If you can, try to find littleneck clams, which are small and tender.
- Soak the clams before cooking: Soaking the clams in cold water for 30 minutes will help to remove any grit or sand. Be sure to scrub the clams well before soaking them.
- Use a good quality white wine: The white wine you use in the sauce will make a big difference in the final flavor of the dish. Choose a dry, crisp white wine that you would enjoy drinking on its own.
- Don't overcook the clams: Clams cook quickly, so it's important not to overcook them. Overcooked clams will become tough and rubbery.
- Serve the linguini with clam sauce immediately: Linguini with clam sauce is best served immediately, while the clams are still tender and juicy.
Conclusion:
Linguini with clam sauce is a classic Italian dish that is both delicious and easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that is perfect for any occasion. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, give linguini with clam sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!
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