Clam Sauce with Linguine

Dive into the coastal Italian-inspired flavors of Clam Sauce with Linguine, a classic seafood pasta dish that's both elegant and effortless to make. This recipe combines tender linguine with a luscious, briny sauce made from fresh clams, fragrant garlic, finely chopped shallots, and a splash of dry white wine for added depth. Gently simmered to perfection, the clams release their juices, creating a rich broth infused with the zesty brightness of fresh lemon and the subtle heat of red pepper flakes. Finished with a sprinkle of parsley and a drizzle of olive oil, this restaurant-worthy dish is ready in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Serve your linguine with clam sauce alongside crusty bread to soak up every last drop of this irresistible sauce.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 ounces Linguine pasta
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 4 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 piece Shallot, finely chopped
• 0.25 teaspoons Red pepper flakes
• 0.5 cups Dry white wine
• 1 cup Clam juice
• 2 pounds Fresh clams, scrubbed
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 piece Lemon, juiced
• 0 to taste Salt
• 0 to taste Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the linguine according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.

Step 2

In a large, deep skillet or pot, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat until the butter is melted and starts to sizzle.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic, chopped shallot, and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant and the shallot is softened.

Step 4

Pour in the dry white wine and cook for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.

Step 5

Add the clam juice and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 6

Add the fresh clams to the skillet, cover, and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the clams open. Discard any clams that do not open.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low, stir in the chopped parsley, and squeeze the lemon juice over the clam sauce. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 8

Add the cooked linguine to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen it.

Step 9

Serve immediately in bowls, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1758.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3106.1

Total Fat 93.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 859.9mg	0%
Sodium 5169.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 248.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.5g	0%
Total Sugars 12.4g
Protein 274.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1021.4mg	0%
Iron 143.2mg	0%
Potassium 6762.1mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.6%

Protein: 37.5%

Carbs: 33.9%