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Spicy Clam Pasta

Spicy Clam Pasta - restaurant-quality linguine tossed with juicy Manila clams and garlic butter sauce. This clam pasta is great for dinner and takes only 20 mins.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 608 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 10 oz (280g) linguine
  • 1.5 - 2 lbs (750g-1kg) Manila clams
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup white wine or Japanese cooking sake
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 dashes ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Italian parsley leaves chopped
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

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  1. Soak the clams in cold water. Scrub the shells with a brush, then rinse with cold water, drain, and set aside.
  2. Heat a pot of water and bring it to a boil. Cook the linguine until al dente, according to the package instructions. Drain the linguine and set aside, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta water.
  3. Heat a skillet over high heat and add the butter and olive oil. Add the garlic and sauté until it turns slightly brown. Stir in the red pepper flakes, then add the clams, tossing them around a few times.
  4. Add the white wine, salt, and black pepper. Cover the skillet and cook the clams for about 1-2 minutes, or until all the shells are open.
  5. Add the linguine and reserved pasta water to the skillet. Stir to combine well, then add the parsley and mix thoroughly. Turn off the heat and serve immediately. Squeeze some lemon juice over the pasta before serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving 4people Calories 608kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 62g (21%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 81mg (27%) Sodium 1338mg (56%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 608

% Daily Value*

Serving 4people
Calories 608kcal 30%
Carbohydrates 62g 21%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 81mg 27%
Sodium 1338mg 56%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.