Linguini and Clam Sauce
Elevate your pasta night with this classic Linguini and Clam Sauce recipe, a seafood lover’s dream that combines delicate linguini with a rich, briny sauce bursting with flavor. Made with tender canned clams, fragrant garlic, and a hint of heat from red pepper flakes, this dish is simmered in a white wine and clam juice reduction for a luxurious yet approachable meal. Brightened with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon, it’s a perfect balance of savory and fresh flavors. Ready in just 30 minutes, this Mediterranean-inspired pasta is a quick and elegant solution for a weeknight dinner or date night. Serve it with crusty bread for soaking up every flavorful drop!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Linguini
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 6 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 1 cup White wine
- 1 cup Clam juice
- 10 ounces Canned clams
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguini and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set it aside.
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Once heated, add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
Pour in the white wine and clam juice. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes to slightly reduce the liquid.
Add the canned clams (with their juices) to the skillet and stir to combine. Simmer for an additional 3-4 minutes to heat the clams through.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the freshly chopped parsley, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Add the cooked linguini to the skillet and toss to combine, ensuring the noodles are well coated in the sauce. If the mixture seems dry, add a bit of the reserved pasta water, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary. Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
416 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.8 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 45 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 599 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.8 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 19.7 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 71 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 206 mg | 4% | |
*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.
