Best 9 Real Italian Linguine With Clam Sauce Recipes

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When it comes to classic Italian seafood dishes, linguine with clam sauce is a true masterpiece. This delectable pasta dish captivates taste buds with its harmonious blend of briny clams, aromatic herbs, and a rich, flavorful sauce. Whether you prefer to use fresh or canned clams, this versatile recipe can be tailored to your liking. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets of authentic Italian linguine with clam sauce, a dish that promises to transport you to the heart of Italy with every bite.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SPAGHETTI WITH CLAMS



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound dried spaghetti
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 shallots, thinly sliced
5 to 7 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 1/2 pounds Manila clams, scrubbed clean
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced into small cubes
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 lemon, zested, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large pot, bring to a boil 6 quarts of salted water. Add pasta, stirring constantly in the beginning to prevent it from sticking together. Cook until al dente, about 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large saute pan. When almost smoking, add shallots and garlic and saute until soft and translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes, being careful not to burn the garlic. Add the clams and wine. Cover and simmer for 6 to 8 minutes or until most clams have opened.
  • Add 2 tablespoons chopped parsley. Whisk in butter to thicken sauce slightly.
  • Drain pasta in a colander. Do not rinse pasta with water - this will remove the pasta's natural starches. Place pasta into the clam saute pan and mix thoroughly. Check seasoning.
  • Pour pasta into large serving bowl. Zest lemon over the dish, being carefull not to zest the white part of the lemon, which is bitter. Garnish with remaining parsley. Serve immediately.

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 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 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.

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

LINGUINE WITH WHITE CLAM SAUCE



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This white clam sauce beats any I've had at a restaurant! For maximum goodness, eat this the day after and use the fresh lemons. Enjoy!

Provided by Hungry Chefs

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter
1/2 cup light olive oil
4 -5 cloves garlic, mashed
1 bunch parsley, minced
12 ounces minced clams (keep liquid from the can of clams... this will be used)
1 lb linguine
1 -2 lemon (or 1-2 T. lemon juice concentrate)

Steps:

  • Heat butter and oil in pan.
  • Add garlic and cook gently, about 10 minutes.
  • Mix parsley and clams and stir into oil mixture.
  • Cook slightly more, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Remove sauce from heat and toss with cooked linguine.
  • Stir in fresh lemon juice and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1205.1, Fat 76.5, SaturatedFat 33.4, Cholesterol 179, Sodium 431, Carbohydrate 93.6, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 2.1, Protein 37.6

ITALIAN STYLE WHITE CLAM SAUCE WITH LINGUINE



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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

6 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 clove shallot, chopped
3 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup chopped mushroom
4 dashes Tabasco sauce
1/2 large tomatoes, chopped
1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
8 ounces canned clams, undrained
1/3 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup freshly grated romano cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/2 lb linguine, cooked and drained

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 RED CLAM SAUCE



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Provided by Peter Rasmussen

Categories     Fish     Onion     Pasta     Tomato     Quick & Easy     Clam     Red Wine     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
6 canned anchovy fillets, drained, chopped
3 large garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
2 14 1/2-ounce cans Italian-style diced tomatoes
4 6 1/2-ounce cans chopped clams
1/2 cup dry red wine
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 pound linguine, freshly cooked
Chopped fresh parsley
Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté 3 minutes. Add anchovies, garlic and dried red pepper; sauté 2 minutes. Mix in tomatoes with juices, clams with juices, wine and tomato paste. Bring sauce to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
  • Add linguine to sauce and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to large bowl. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

LINGUINE AND CLAM SAUCE



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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

1 pound linguini pasta
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup butter
2 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams, drained with juice reserved
4 cloves crushed garlic
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons 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 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

Tips:

  • Use fresh clams: Fresh clams will give your sauce the best flavor. If you can't find fresh clams, you can use frozen clams, but be sure to thaw them before using.
  • Purge the clams: Purging the clams will help to remove any sand or grit from them. To purge the clams, place them in a bowl of cold water and let them sit for 30 minutes. Then, drain the water and rinse the clams.
  • Use a good quality white wine: The white wine you use in your sauce will make a big difference in the flavor. Choose a dry white wine that you enjoy drinking.
  • Don't overcook the clams: Clams only take a few minutes to cook. If you overcook them, they will become tough and rubbery.
  • Serve immediately: Linguine with clam sauce is best served immediately after it is made. The longer it sits, the more the sauce will thicken.

Conclusion:

Linguine with clam sauce is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its briny, garlicky sauce and tender clams, this dish is sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give this recipe a try.

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