Easy Linguine with Clams
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Main Course
Easy Linguine with Clams
Description
This dish starts by cooking linguine in salted water until al dente, then draining it. Butter is melted and infused with minced garlic and optional red pepper flakes, which is then deglazed with vegetable broth and seasoned with salt and pepper. Fresh clams are added and steamed under a tight lid until they open, infusing the broth with briny flavor. Any unopened clams are discarded for safety.
The cooked linguine is returned to the pot and tossed with the clam broth, adding more broth if necessary to achieve a saucy consistency. Fresh parsley garnish adds brightness and color before serving immediately, ensuring the pasta remains tender and the clams succulent.
This is a light, classic seafood pasta suitable as a main course especially when fresh clams are available. The simple garlic-butter sauce highlights the clams’ natural brininess balanced with a hint of heat from the red pepper flakes.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces linguine
- 3 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, crushed
- ½ cup vegetable broth or more, as needed
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 2 pounds littleneck clams cleaned
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped fresh leaves
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
- Melt butter in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in vegetable broth; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until reduced by half, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in clams. Cover, with a tight-fitting lid, and cook until the clams have opened, about 5-8 minutes. Discard any unopened clams.
- Stir in pasta and additional vegetable broth, as needed.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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