Linguine With Clams

Linguine With Clams

Linguine with clams is our go-to seafood dinner: quick, simple, and ready in about 30 minutes, yet it packs a rich, satisfying flavor that feels perfect for a special weeknight meal. Trust us—the wine-based sauce is absolutely irresistible.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course After-dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 651 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Kosher salt
  • 12 oz. linguine
  • 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
  • Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 dozen littleneck clams (about 2 lb.), scrubbed
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • Juice of 1 lemon, plus wedges for serving
  • Freshly ground black pepper 

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until al dente according to package directions. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup pasta cooking liquid.
  • Meanwhile, in another large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add garlic, parsley, and red pepper and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add clams and wine. Cover pot with a tight-fitting lid and cook until clam shells open, 7 to 10 minutes. (Discard any unopened clams.)
  • Add lemon juice, linguine, and 1/4 cup pasta water, tossing frequently and adding more pasta water if needed, until glossy and warmed through, about 2 minutes: season with salt and black pepper.
  • Divide pasta among bowls. Serve with lemon wedges alongside.

Nutrition

Calories: 651kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 45gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 99mgSodium: 1373mgPotassium: 385mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gCalcium: 131mgIron: 5mg
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Christmas Specials · Italian Recipes

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