Clams With Linguine Recipe

Name: Clams With Linguine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 18 cherrystone clams; 1/2 pound small zucchini; 4 red ripe tomatoes, about 3/4 pound, peeled; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons finely minced garlic; ⅛ teaspoon hot red pepper flakes; Salt to taste if desired; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 18 whole basil leaves, rinsed and patted dry; 1/2 pound freshly made or dried linguine

Servings: persons

1
Shuck clams or have them shucked.
2
Reserve the juice and clams separately.
3
Chop or slice clams coarsely.
4
There should be about 1 cup chopped clams and 2 cups juice.
5
Trim off ends of zucchini.
6
Cut zucchini lengthwise into quarters and each quarter into thin slices crosswise.
7
There should be about 2 cups.
8
Cut tomatoes into 1/2-inch cubes.
9
Bring 2 1/2 quarts of water to boil.
10
Heat olive oil in a skillet and add garlic and pepper flakes.
11
Cook briefly, stirring, and add zucchini and tomatoes.
12
Sprinkle with salt and pepper and stir.
13
Add reserved clam juice.
14
Bring to boil and add basil leaves.
15
Drop linguine into the water.
16
If the pasta is fresh, cook 1 to 1 1/2 minutes; if dried, cook 9 minutes or to desired degree of doneness.
17
Drain quickly.
18
Put linguine in the sauce and add clams.
19
Toss to blend.
20
Serve immediately.

270

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 18 cherrystone clams, 1/2 pound small zucchini, 4 red ripe tomatoes, about 3/4 pound, peeled, 1/4 cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Clams With Linguine falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Clams With Linguine

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Variations & substitutions

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