Linguine With Littlenecks, Roasted Tomatoes and Caramelized Garlic Recipe

Name: Linguine With Littlenecks, Roasted Tomatoes and Caramelized Garlic
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 14 garlic cloves; 2 pints cherry tomatoes, a mix of colors is nice; 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more for drizzling; 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; Salt; 1 pound dry linguine; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 4 dozen littleneck clams, scrubbed; 1/4 cup torn mint leaves

Servings: persons

14 garlic cloves
2 pints cherry tomatoes, a mix of colors is nice
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more for drizzling
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
Salt
1 pound dry linguine
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup dry white wine
4 dozen littleneck clams, scrubbed
1/4 cup torn mint leaves

1
Heat the oven to 450 degrees.
2
Smash and peel 8 garlic cloves; peel and finely chop the remaining 6.
3
Toss the smashed garlic with the tomatoes, 2 tablespoons of oil, fine sea salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
4
Spread the tomatoes out in a layer in one or two baking pans (make sure they aren't too crowded, so they don't steam) and roast tomatoes, tossing occasionally, until bursting, 15 to 20 minutes.
5
In a large pot of heavily salted boiling water, cook the pasta until it is 2 minutes from being done to taste.
6
Drain.
7
Return the pasta pot to medium-high heat.
8
Warm 4 tablespoons oil in the pot.
9
Add the chopped garlic and red pepper flakes; cook for 30 seconds.
10
Add the wine and let simmer 2 minutes.
11
Stir in the roasted tomatoes and garlic.
12
Add the clams.
13
Cover the pot and cook until the clams open, 5 to 10 minutes.
14
Use tongs to transfer open clams to a bowl; discard any that do not open.
15
Add the pasta and 3/4 teaspoon black pepper to the sauce in the pot.
16
Cook, tossing, until pasta is just cooked through.
17
Return the clams to the pot and toss with the pasta.
18
Divide mixture among serving bowls.
19
Garnish with mint and drizzle with more oil.

730

kcal

Calories

Fat

118

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 14 garlic cloves, 2 pints cherry tomatoes, a mix of colors is nice, 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more for drizzling, 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, and more.

Yes, Linguine With Littlenecks, Roasted Tomatoes and Caramelized Garlic falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Linguine With Littlenecks, Roasted Tomatoes and Caramelized Garlic

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