Description
A delightful and easy-to-make linguine with clam sauce recipe that’s perfect for a cozy dinner. The tender linguine is coated in a flavorful sauce with hints of garlic, white wine, and briny clams, finished off with a touch of fresh parsley and butter. This dish is a classic Italian favorite that will surely impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Linguine:
- 12 ounces linguine
Clam Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 cans (10 ounces each) chopped clams with juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Serving:
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Cook Linguine: Boil linguine in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Prepare Clam Sauce: In a skillet, sauté garlic and red pepper flakes in olive oil. Add white wine, clams with juice, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer.
- Finish Dish: Stir in butter and parsley. Toss drained linguine in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed. Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use fresh littleneck clams instead of canned.
- Add extra red pepper flakes for more heat.
- Pair with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 63 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
