Italian Linguini Clam Sauce
(0.5)
116.7K views • 1mo ago
7.5K
623
6.5% engagement
A traditional Italian approach to linguini clam sauce, featuring a simple yet flavorful combination of clams, garlic, olive oil, and parsley.
00:45:00 total
Serves 4
medium
🍯
🧂
🍋
🍫
🌶️
🍄
👅
Ingredients
- olive oil - watch the video to see (a little)
- garlic - 1 clove (thinly sliced)
- parsley stems - watch the video to see (for cooking clams)
- parsley leaves - watch the video to see (chopped, for garnish)
- clams - 2 dozen (Florida little neck clams preferred, cleaned)
- white wine - watch the video to see (for steaming clams)
- chili flakes - watch the video to see (optional, to taste)
- linguini - watch the video to see (pre-cooked 95%)
- lemon zest - watch the video to see (optional, for garnish)
- salt - watch the video to see (to taste, for pasta water)
- black pepper - watch the video to see (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare Clams: Clean clams and steam with white wine, garlic, parsley stems, and optional chili flakes until they open. Discard any that do not open.
- Make Clam Juice: Strain the liquid from the steamed clams to create clam juice, ensuring no sand remains.
- Cook Pasta: Pre-cook linguini to 95% doneness, rinse, and coat with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Combine Ingredients: In a pan, lightly sauté garlic in olive oil. Add clams, clam juice, and pre-cooked linguini. Mix well, adding pasta water as needed to create a light sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Finish with fresh parsley, lemon zest, and black pepper. Arrange clams around the dish for presentation.
Unlock Menu Recommendations
Sign in to get personalized menu recommendations based on your current recipe. We'll suggest what to serve before, alongside, or after this dish to create the perfect meal.
