Description
Indulge in a taste of the sea with this flavorful Linguine with Clam Sauce recipe. Brimming with the richness of clams, garlic, and white wine, this dish is a must-try for seafood lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
Linguine:
- 12 ounces linguine
Clam Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 (6.5-ounce) cans chopped clams in juice (do not drain)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- juice of half a lemon
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Cook Linguine: Boil salted water and cook linguine until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Prepare Clam Sauce: Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes in olive oil. Add white wine, clams with juice, salt, and pepper. Simmer and stir in butter until melted.
- Combine: Toss cooked linguine in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed. Mix in parsley and lemon juice.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For extra depth, add clam juice or anchovy paste.
- Fresh clams can be used instead of canned—steam separately and add with juices.
- Avoid overcooking to maintain clam tenderness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
