My Mamma's Red Clam Linguini
Transport your taste buds to the Italian coast with "My Mamma's Red Clam Linguini," a heartwarming, restaurant-quality dish that’s surprisingly easy to make at home. Featuring tender littleneck clams nestled in a luscious tomato and white wine sauce, this recipe strikes the perfect balance of zesty, briny, and savory flavors. Infused with the delicate heat of crushed red pepper flakes and the rich aroma of garlic sautéed in olive oil, every bite of this linguini feels like a comforting hug from mamma herself. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and optional Parmesan for a creamy touch, this pasta is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests. Ready in just 45 minutes, this dish combines timeless Italian cooking techniques with fresh, flavorful ingredients for a meal your family will request again and again. Don’t forget to save a bit of the pasta water—it’s the secret to a silky, perfectly coated linguini!
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Ingredients
- 16 oz Linguini pasta
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 4 units Garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
- 28 oz Canned whole tomatoes, crushed by hand
- 0.5 cup Dry white wine
- 2 lb Fresh littleneck clams, scrubbed clean
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the linguini according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
Step 2
In a large, deep skillet or saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Step 3
Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes to the pan. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Step 4
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and dry white wine. Stir to combine and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
Step 5
Add the cleaned clams to the sauce. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for about 6-8 minutes, or until the clam shells have opened. Discard any clams that remain closed.
Step 6
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir gently to ensure the clams are evenly coated with the sauce.
Step 7
Add the cooked linguini to the pan, tossing to coat the pasta with the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water to loosen it.
Step 8
Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the pasta and toss again to combine.
Step 9
Serve immediately, with grated Parmesan cheese on the side, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2411.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2050.6 |
| Total Fat 34.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 13.8g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 367.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5687.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 219.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 34.5g | |
| Protein 186.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1413.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 162.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4419.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories