Clams and Pasta in White Wine Sauce
Savor the taste of the ocean with this elegant Clams and Pasta in White Wine Sauce, a restaurant-quality dish you can easily recreate at home. Tender spaghetti or linguine is tossed with fresh, succulent clams cooked in a fragrant sauce of dry white wine, garlic, and shallots, enriched with a touch of butter and extra-virgin olive oil. A hint of crushed red pepper flakes adds gentle heat, while fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon brighten the flavors. Ready in just 40 minutes, this seafood pasta is perfect for a weeknight indulgence or a special occasion dinner. Serve with crusty bread to soak up every last drop of the luscious sauce. Keywords: clams and pasta, white wine sauce, seafood pasta recipe, easy dinner idea, fresh clams recipe.
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Ingredients
- 400 g Spaghetti or Linguine
- 1 kg Fresh clams
- 3 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Shallot, finely chopped
- 250 ml Dry white wine
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
- 0 to taste Salt
- 0 to taste Black pepper
- 1 Lemon wedges for serving
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the clams under cold running water and scrub the shells to remove any debris. Discard any clams that are cracked or do not close when tapped.
Step 2
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
Step 3
Heat the olive oil and butter in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, add the minced garlic and chopped shallot. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until fragrant and translucent.
Step 4
Add the red pepper flakes and stir for about 30 seconds to release their aroma.
Step 5
Pour in the white wine and bring to a simmer. Allow the wine to cook for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
Step 6
Add the cleaned clams to the skillet. Cover with a lid and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the clams open. Discard any clams that remain closed after cooking.
Step 7
Remove the lid and add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss gently to combine, adding a bit of the reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
Step 8
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and toss again to evenly distribute.
Step 9
Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for a bright, zesty finish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1768.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2908.4 |
| Total Fat 88.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 22.2g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 732mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2948.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 189.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 6.1g | |
| Protein 279.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1016.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 285.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 6827.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories