Easy White Clam Sauce with a Kick
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this *Easy White Clam Sauce with a Kick*, a seafood lover's dream that’s ready in just 30 minutes! Featuring tender linguine tossed in a garlicky white wine and clam sauce with a subtle heat from red pepper flakes, this dish is the perfect balance of simple comfort and bold flavors. Fresh parsley and a buttery finish make the sauce irresistibly rich, while a squeeze of fresh lemon adds a zesty brightness to every bite. Perfect for those craving quick, restaurant-quality seafood pasta at home, this recipe ensures minimal effort with maximum flavor payoff. Serve it with crusty bread and your favorite glass of dry white wine for an unforgettable meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Linguine (or spaghetti)
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 4 cloves Fresh garlic, minced
- 0.5 tsp Red pepper flakes
- 2 cups Canned chopped clams, with juices
- 0.5 cup Dry white wine
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- 1 pc Lemon, sliced into wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine or spaghetti and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant but not browned.
Pour in the canned clams with their juices and the dry white wine. Stir well and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Allow it to cook for 5-6 minutes to reduce the liquid slightly and concentrate the flavors.
Stir in the unsalted butter and chopped parsley, letting the butter melt completely into the sauce. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the clam sauce. If the sauce seems too thick, add a small amount of the reserved pasta cooking water to loosen it up.
Cook for another 1-2 minutes, allowing the pasta to absorb the flavors of the sauce.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired, and with lemon wedges on the side for added brightness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
385 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.4 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.6 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 43 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 662 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.5 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.9 g | ||
| Protein | 17.0 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 78 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 378 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
