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 pounds littleneck clams or cockles; 1 3/4 cups dry white wine; 2 large shallots, peeled; 2 large cloves of garlic, peeled and thinly sliced; 2 bay leaves; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 2 ripe tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 3 large sprigs of fresh tarragon (stems removed), chopped; 12 ounces dried linguine; 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

Servings: persons

2 pounds littleneck clams or cockles
1 3/4 cups dry white wine
2 large shallots, peeled
2 large cloves of garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 ripe tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 large sprigs of fresh tarragon (stems removed), chopped
12 ounces dried linguine
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

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Wash clams thoroughly.
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To clean and remove any dirt, place clams in a bowl of cold water and run cold water gently over them for 5 minutes; drain.
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Place in a large pot; add the wine.
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Thinly slice one shallot and finely chop the other; reserve.
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Add the sliced shallot, garlic and bay leaves to the pot.
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Boil, cover, and simmer 5 minutes or until the clams open.
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(Discard any clams that don't open.)
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Remove and discard bay leaves.
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Remove the clams to a bowl with a slotted spoon; reserve.
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Add the lemon juice and chopped shallots to the pot.
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Cook for 1 minute to meld the flavors in the sauce.
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Stir in the butter, tomatoes, and chopped tarragon leaves.
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Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
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Add the linguine and cook until just tender.
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Drain well and mix with the sauce in the pot.
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Add the clams and chopped parsley; toss together over low heat to warm through.
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Serve in a large pasta bowl.

113

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* 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: 2 pounds littleneck clams or cockles, 1 3/4 cups dry white wine, 2 large shallots, peeled, 2 large cloves of garlic, peeled and thinly sliced, 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.

Linguine with White Clam Sauce

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