Linguine with Clams

Transform your dinner table into a coastal trattoria with this elegant yet easy Linguine with Clams recipe. Featuring tender linguine tossed with fresh, briny clams in a luscious white wine and garlic sauce, this classic Italian dish is a celebration of simplicity and flavor. A hint of red pepper flakes adds a gentle kick, while fresh parsley and a splash of lemon juice bring bright, herbaceous notes to every bite. Finished with a touch of butter for a velvety finish, this 35-minute recipe is perfect for weeknights yet impressive enough for guests. Serve piping hot with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and crusty bread to soak up every drop of the irresistible sauce.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 ounces linguine pasta
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 pieces garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes
• 2 pounds fresh clams, scrubbed
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 0 grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Step 2

Add the linguine and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1 cup of pasta cooking water.

Step 3

In a large skillet or pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the sliced garlic and sauté until it is fragrant and lightly golden, about 1-2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.

Step 5

Add the red pepper flakes and continue to sauté for another 30 seconds to release their flavor.

Step 6

Increase the heat to medium-high, then add the clams and pour in the white wine.

Step 7

Cover the skillet and cook until the clams have opened, about 5-7 minutes. Discard any clams that do not open.

Step 8

Uncover the skillet and add the cooked linguine to the clam mixture along with the reserved pasta water.

Step 9

Add the chopped parsley, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the skillet.

Step 10

Toss everything together gently until the linguine is well coated in the sauce and the mixture is heated through.

Step 11

Remove the skillet from the heat and add the butter, stirring until it melts and combines with the sauce.

Step 12

Serve the pasta in bowls, garnishing with extra parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1665.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3191.0

Total Fat 93.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.7g
Cholesterol 857.7mg	0%
Sodium 3241.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 247.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.1g	0%
Total Sugars 12.1g
Protein 272.9g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 1145.7mg	0%
Iron 144.1mg	0%
Potassium 7070.7mg	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: 28.8%

Protein: 37.3%

Carbs: 33.9%