Spinach Linguine With Mussels, Clams, And Pesto

Name: Spinach Linguine With Mussels, Clams, And Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces Spinach Liguine; 12 Little Neck Clams, scrubbed clean; 18 Mussels, scrubbed clean; 3 Shallots, peeled and chopped; 4 Garlic Cloves, chopped; 1/4 cup white cooking wine; 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 3 tablespoons Basil Pesto (previously prepared or store bought); 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 tablespoons Bottled clear clam juice; 3 tablespoons Chopped Mix herbs, such as Basil, Parsley, Oreganno, Thyme. Anything available really works

Servings: persons

8 ounces Spinach Liguine
12 Little Neck Clams, scrubbed clean
18 Mussels, scrubbed clean
3 Shallots, peeled and chopped
4 Garlic Cloves, chopped
1/4 cup white cooking wine
1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3 tablespoons Basil Pesto (previously prepared or store bought)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons Bottled clear clam juice
3 tablespoons Chopped Mix herbs, such as Basil, Parsley, Oreganno, Thyme. Anything available really works

1
In a large dutch oven pan, boil water and cook pasta, cooking to al dente. When draining pasta, reserve 1/2 cup of cooking liquid.
2
Place pasta in a strainer, and using the same dutch oven, heat the Extra Virgin Olive Oil for 1 minute.
3
Add the garlic and shallots, and cooking 3-5 minutes, until shallots are slightly translucent.
4
Next add the white cooking wine and the clam juice, and bring to quick boil.
5
Add the clams and mussels, and cover the pot and simmer for about 10 minutes or until all the clams and mussels have opened.
6
Remove the cover and stir in the pesto sauce, mixing thoroughly, keeping a medium low light.
7
Immediately add the cooked linguine and 1/4 cup of the reserved cooking water, and mix well.
8
Add salt and chopped herbs. Can add a little more reserved pasta water if needed. Mix well and serve immediately.

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces Spinach Liguine, 12 Little Neck Clams, scrubbed clean, 18 Mussels, scrubbed clean, 3 Shallots, peeled and chopped, and more.

Yes, Spinach Linguine With Mussels, Clams, And Pesto 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!