Description
This Linguine with Clam Sauce recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make pasta dish that combines the briny flavors of clams with a savory, garlicky sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!
Ingredients
Scale
Linguine Pasta:
- 12 ounces linguine pasta
Clam Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 (10-ounce) can whole baby clams (drained and juice reserved)
- 1 (6.5-ounce) can minced clams (undrained)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook Linguine: Cook linguine according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare Clam Sauce: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1 minute. Pour in reserved clam juice, white wine, and lemon juice. Simmer for 4–5 minutes. Add both cans of clams, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 2 minutes, then stir in butter and parsley.
- Combine and Serve: Add cooked linguine to the skillet, toss to coat with sauce. Cook for 1–2 more minutes. Serve hot with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, simmer longer before adding clams.
- You can substitute bottled clam juice if needed.
- Use fresh clams if desired—steam and remove from shells before adding.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
