Linguine with Clams
Indulge in the briny elegance of Linguine with Clams, a classic Italian seafood pasta dish that's both simple and sophisticated. This recipe combines tender linguine with fresh, succulent clams simmered in a fragrant white wine and garlic sauce, with a hint of spice from red pepper flakes. Fresh parsley, a splash of lemon juice, and a pat of melted butter add vibrant, rich notes to the dish, while optional Parmesan cheese offers a touch of creamy decadence. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s perfect for a quick yet impressive dinner. Serve this flavorful pasta with a side of crusty bread to soak up every last drop of the savory, aromatic sauce. Perfect for seafood lovers, this recipe is a true celebration of coastal cuisine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces linguine pasta
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 pieces garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 2 pounds fresh clams, scrubbed
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Add the linguine and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1 cup of pasta cooking water.
In a large skillet or pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the sliced garlic and sauté until it is fragrant and lightly golden, about 1-2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the red pepper flakes and continue to sauté for another 30 seconds to release their flavor.
Increase the heat to medium-high, then add the clams and pour in the white wine.
Cover the skillet and cook until the clams have opened, about 5-7 minutes. Discard any clams that do not open.
Uncover the skillet and add the cooked linguine to the clam mixture along with the reserved pasta water.
Add the chopped parsley, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the skillet.
Toss everything together gently until the linguine is well coated in the sauce and the mixture is heated through.
Remove the skillet from the heat and add the butter, stirring until it melts and combines with the sauce.
Serve the pasta in bowls, garnishing with extra parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
673 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.7 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 169 mg | 56% | |
| Sodium | 440 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.4 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 63.6 g | 127% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 255 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 32.8 mg | 182% | |
| Potassium | 1617 mg | 34% | |
*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.
