White Clam Sauce with Linguine Recipe

Name: White Clam Sauce with Linguine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Pasta-linguine (cooked); 5 cans (6 Oz. Size) Minced Clams (I Recommend Doxcee Brand); ⅓ cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1/2 whole Small Onion, Diced Fine; 6 cloves Garlic, Chopped; 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes; 3/4 cups White Wine (I Use Zinfindel); 2 Tablespoons Flour; 1/4 cups Heavy Cream; 1/4 cups Finely Chopped Parsley

Servings: persons

1
Boil pasta according to box instructions.
2
Meanwhile, open the cans of clams and drain clams but reserve all of the clam juice.
3
Add olive oil and onions to pan and saute till translucent but not brown.
4
Add garlic and red pepper flakes and saute for 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
5
Add wine and boil until almost evaporated.
6
Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
7
Add clam juice (reserved from cans) and whisk until fully incorporated.
8
Whisk in heavy cream and parsley.
9
Right before you have the pasta ready, add the reserved clams just until warmed (they are fully cooked, so just heat them up or they will get rubbery).
10
Add pasta to sauce and toss.
11
Serve with grated romano cheese.

694

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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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Pasta-linguine (cooked), 5 cans (6 Oz. Size) Minced Clams (I Recommend Doxcee Brand), ⅓ cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1/2 whole Small Onion, Diced Fine, and more.

Yes, White Clam Sauce with Linguine 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!

White Clam Sauce with Linguine

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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