Linguine With Smoked Bacon, Leeks and Clams Recipe

Name: Linguine With Smoked Bacon, Leeks and Clams
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salt; 3 dozen littleneck clams; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 pound smoked bacon, cut into small cubes; 8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 2 cups thinly sliced leeks (white and light-green parts only); 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste; Pinch cayenne or crushed red pepper flakes; 1 to 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 pound linguine; 3 tablespoons lemon juice (optional); 1/4 cup coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1/4 cup lightly toasted pine nuts

Servings: persons

Salt
3 dozen littleneck clams
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 pound smoked bacon, cut into small cubes
8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 cups thinly sliced leeks (white and light-green parts only)
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
Pinch cayenne or crushed red pepper flakes
1 to 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 pound linguine
3 tablespoons lemon juice (optional)
1/4 cup coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup lightly toasted pine nuts

1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
2
Meanwhile, scrub the clams under cold running water with a stiff-bristled brush, then refrigerate.
3
Place a large saute pan over medium heat and add the olive oil.
4
When the oil is hot, add the bacon and saute until the fat has rendered and the bacon starts to brown.
5
Add the garlic and leeks and saute until the leeks have softened and released most of their liquid.
6
Increase heat to high and add the wine, black pepper, cayenne and tomatoes; boil until the wine is reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
7
Add the linguine to the boiling water and cook until just before it is al dente.
8
Meanwhile, add the clams and, if desired, the lemon juice to the saute pan.
9
Cover and cook until the clams open completely, about 5 minutes.
10
Season to taste with salt.
11
Drain the linguine and add to the pan with the clams; it will continue to cook when added to the mixture.
12
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
13
Garnish with parsley and pine nuts.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salt, 3 dozen littleneck clams, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 pound smoked bacon, cut into small cubes, and more.

Yes, Linguine With Smoked Bacon, Leeks and Clams 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.

Linguine With Smoked Bacon, Leeks and Clams

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