Linguine with Clam Sauce

Name: Linguine with Clam Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 16 oz linguine pasta; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 2 cans canned minced clams with juice; 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped; 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

A classic pasta dish featuring linguine tossed in a light, garlicky white wine sauce with minced clams and fresh parsley.

25 minEasyServes 4510 cal/serving

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Ingredients

16 oz linguine pasta
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 cans canned minced clams with juice
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1

Boil salted water and cook 16 oz linguine pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve half a cup of pasta water and drain.
2

Heat 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3

Add 6 minced garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
4

Pour in 1/2 cup dry white wine and simmer for 3 minutes until reduced by half.
5

Stir in 2 cans canned minced clams with juice with their liquid and simmer for 2 minutes until hot.
6

Toss drained linguine pasta, 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper into the skillet, stirring until coated.

Questions

Can I make Linguine with Clam Sauce gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 16 oz linguine pasta. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Linguine with Clam Sauce keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within two days (seafood turns fast). Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Linguine with Clam Sauce?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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