Description
Indulge in a taste of the sea with this Linguine with Clam Sauce recipe. Tender linguine is tossed in a savory sauce brimming with the flavors of garlic, clams, and a hint of lemon. Quick and easy to prepare, this dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Linguine Pasta:
- 12 oz linguine pasta
Clam Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 (10 oz) can whole baby clams (drained and liquid reserved)
- 1 (6.5 oz) can minced clams (drained and liquid reserved)
- ½ cup dry white wine or bottled clam juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (optional)
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Linguine: Boil salted water and cook linguine until al dente. Reserve pasta water.
- Prepare Sauce: Sauté garlic and pepper flakes. Add clam juice, wine, lemon, salt, and pepper. Simmer.
- Add Clams: Add clams to the skillet and heat through.
- Combine: Toss drained pasta in the skillet with the sauce. Add reserved water and butter if desired.
- Finish: Stir in parsley, adjust seasoning, and serve with lemon and Parmesan.
Notes
- Use fresh clams for a different taste.
- Adjust brininess by increasing clam juice or adding anchovy paste.
- 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: 640mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
