Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Linguine and Clam Sauce, a delightful dish that transports you to the Italian seaside. With tender pasta enveloped in a savory sauce and briny clams, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. Easy to prepare yet impressive enough to wow your guests, every bite is a celebration of fresh ingredients and culinary memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 1 lb fresh clams (littlenecks or cherrystones)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook linguine until al dente per package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add clams and white wine to the skillet, cover, and steam until clams open (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in red pepper flakes and lemon juice; simmer briefly.
- Drain the linguine and toss it with the clam sauce until well coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley and extra lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 30mg