Linguine with Red Clam Sauce
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5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
778 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Linguine with Red Clam Sauce
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Littleneck clams are tossed with al dente pasta in a garlicky tomato and white wine sauce.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound linguine or spaghetti
- 3 dozen littleneck clams washed and scrubbed
- 3/8 cup extra virgin olive oil divided
- 3 anchovy fillets mashed
- 6 cloves garlic sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper flakes optional, to taste
- 1/2 cup dry white wine sauvignon blanc, pinot grigio, etc
- 3 ounces tomato paste
- 1 28-ounce can plum tomatoes hand crushed or blender pulsed
- 1 cup clam juice
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup parsley minced
- 2 cups reserved pasta water will not need it all
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Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to boil with 2 tablespoons of kosher salt. In a large pan over medium-low heat saute the garlic and anchovies in a ¼ cup of olive oil. Once the garlic turns golden (about 2 minutes) add the crushed red pepper flakes.
- To the same pan add the clams and the white wine. Turn heat to medium-high and cover. Remove clams as they open and set aside in a bowl tented with foil to keep warm.
- After all the clams have opened (discard any that do not open after 7-10 minutes) turn heat to medium-low and add the tomato paste. Cook for 3 minutes then add the plum tomatoes and 1 cup of clam juice. Bring sauce to a low simmer.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta to very "al dente" in boiling water.
- Add the very al dente pasta to the sauce and turn heat to medium. Thoroughly coat the pasta with the sauce for 1-2 minutes. Taste test and adjust salt and pepper levels if required. If required add a bit of pasta water to loosen up the sauce.
- Finally, add the whole clams to the pasta and mix once more. Turn the heat off and serve in bowls dividing the clams equally. Top each bowl with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Enjoy!
Notes
- The recipe makes 4 large servings or 6 moderate ones.
- No salt was added due to the inherent saltiness of the clams, anchovies, and the pasta water. Adjust according to taste right before serving.
- Any clams that remain unopened after about 7-10 minutes of steaming are most likely dead and should be discarded.
- The extra reserved pasta water can loosen up the sauce if it dries out while waiting for guests to be seated. Use only a few ounces at a time to get the right consistency.
- Linguine with red clam sauce does not store well and should be eaten right away.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
778kcal
(39%)
Carbohydrates
108.8g
(36%)
Protein
33.1g
(66%)
Fat
23.8g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
3.2g
(16%)
Cholesterol
42mg
(14%)
Sodium
1447mg
(60%)
Potassium
1070mg
(31%)
Fiber
7.4g
(30%)
Sugar
16.8g
(34%)
Calcium
123mg
(12%)
Iron
18mg
(100%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 778 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 778kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 108.8g | 36% |
| Protein | 33.1g | 66% |
| Fat | 23.8g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.2g | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 1447mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 1070mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 7.4g | 30% |
| Sugar | 16.8g | 34% |
| Calcium | 123mg | 12% |
| Iron | 18mg | 100% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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18 reviews
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