Linguine With White Clam Sauce Recipe

Name: Linguine With White Clam Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cans chopped clams, drained reserving 1/2 cup; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes; 1/2 medium onion, diced; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 2 teaspoons dried parsley (fresh is even better); 1/2 cup white wine; 12 ounces linguine; freshly grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

2 cans chopped clams, drained reserving 1/2 cup
1 clove garlic, minced
1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1/2 medium onion, diced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 teaspoons dried parsley (fresh is even better)
1/2 cup white wine
12 ounces linguine
freshly grated parmesan cheese

1
Begin preparing linguine according to package directions.
2
In saute pan heat olive oil over medium heat.
3
Add onion, garlic and red pepper flakes.
4
(Use as much or as little pepper flakes as you like, this can get HOT. I like mine to burn just a little!!) Cook just until onions start becoming transparent.
5
Toward the end of the cooking time, throw in the oregano and basil.
6
When onion mixture is done, add the chopped clams, the reserved liquid, and the wine.
7
Simmer about 5 minutes over medium heat.
8
Add parsley and simmer one minute more.
9
Add clam mixture to your large pot of well drained linguine and mix gently.
10
Douse generously with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
11
Wonderful!

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cans chopped clams, drained reserving 1/2 cup, 1 clove garlic, minced, 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes, 1/2 medium onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Linguine With White Clam Sauce 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!

Linguine With White Clam Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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