Best 7 Linguine Alla Vongole Recipes

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**Seafood lovers, prepare to embark on a culinary journey to the shores of Italy with Linguine alle Vongole, a classic pasta dish that captures the essence of coastal flavors.**

This delectable dish combines the briny sweetness of clams, the savory notes of garlic and white wine, and the vibrant freshness of parsley, all harmoniously intertwined with perfectly cooked linguine. As you savor each bite, you'll be transported to the bustling trattorias of Italy, where the aroma of seafood and the sound of clinking glasses fill the air.

**Our comprehensive guide features three variations of Linguine alle Vongole, each offering a unique twist on this beloved recipe:**

**1. Linguine alle Vongole Classico:** Experience the traditional preparation of Linguine alle Vongole, where the clams are sautéed in olive oil with garlic, white wine, and a touch of red pepper flakes, creating a simple yet flavorful sauce that perfectly coats the linguine.

**2. Linguine alle Vongole in Bianco:** Discover a lighter version of Linguine alle Vongole, prepared without tomatoes, allowing the delicate flavors of the clams and white wine to shine through. This variation is perfect for those who prefer a more subtle and elegant seafood pasta dish.

**3. Linguine alle Vongole e Zucchini:** Indulge in a colorful and flavorful rendition of Linguine alle Vongole, where tender zucchini and cherry tomatoes join the clams in a vibrant sauce. This variation offers a delightful balance of sweetness and acidity, making it a refreshing and satisfying meal.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PASTA ALLE VONGOLE



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 1 large or 2 small servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 dozen littleneck clams, scrubbed
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 ounces linguine
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saute pan with a tight-fitting lid over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and pepper flakes and saute until fragrant. Don't let the garlic brown. Add the white wine and clams, increase the heat to high and cover the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until all of the clams have opened, about 8 minutes. As the clams open, transfer them to a large bowl. When all of the clams are removed, reduce the heat to medium low, add the oregano and swirl in the butter. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, bring a pot of generously salted water to a boil. Cook the linguine according to the package direction. Using tongs, transfer the linguine to the saute pan with the clam juice and toss to coat. Turn off the heat and add the clams and any juices that have collected in the bowl. Using tongs, turn the linguine to coat it with the sauce. Top with parsley. Serve immediately.

LINGUINE ALLE VONGOLE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 ounces thinly sliced pancetta, cut into thin strips
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
2 pounds cherrystone clams, scrubbed
1 cup chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
1/3 cup dry white wine
4 small dried hot chiles (1-inch) or 1 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
14 ounces dried thin linguine
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a deep 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then saute pancetta, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and saute, stirring, until golden, about 30 seconds.
  • Stir in clams, broth, wine, and chiles and boil, covered until clams open, about 4 to 5 minutes (discard any clams that do not open after 6 minutes). If using whole chiles, remove with a slotted spoon and discard.
  • While clams are cooking, cook pasta in a 6-quart pot of well-salted boiling water until al dente. Drain in a colander, then add to clams and simmer, stirring, 30 seconds.
  • Toss pasta with parsley and drizzle with remaining 5 tablespoons oil.

LINGUINE CON LE VONGOLE



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound dry linguine
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
4 garlic cloves, slivered
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 pounds littleneck or Manila clams, scrubbed and rinsed well
3/4 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio
1 lemon, juiced
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 handfuls fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
2 tablespoons lightly toasted and fried bread crumbs (optional)

Steps:

  • Prepare the sauce while the pasta is cooking to ensure that the linguine will be hot and ready when the sauce is finished.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender yet firm (as they say in Italian "al dente.") Drain the pasta well.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil over medium flame in a deep saute pan with a lid. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes; saute for 2 minutes. Add the clams, wine, and lemon juice. Cover and cook, shaking the pan periodically, until all the clams are opened, about 7 minutes. Discard any that have not opened.
  • Crank the flame up to medium-high heat. Add the hot, drained linguine to the pan; add the butter and season with salt and pepper. Toss the pasta with the clams to it's nicely coated. Shower with chopped parsley and toasted bread crumbs. Drizzle with a nice dose of olive oil before serving.

SPAGHETTI ALLE VONGOLE



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This light dish makes a perfect midweek supper treat

Provided by Mary Cadogan

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Pasta, Supper

Time 27m

Number Of Ingredients 8

140g spaghetti
500g fresh clams in shells
2 ripe tomatoes
olive oil
1 fat garlic clove chopped
1 small or half a large fresh red chilli finely chopped
splash white wine (about half a small glass)
chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Put the water for the spaghetti on to boil. Rinse the clams in several changes of cold water. Discard any that are open or damaged. Cover the tomatoes with boiling water, leave for 1 min, then drain and slip off the skins, Remove the seeds and chop the flesh.
  • Cook spaghetti according to pack instructions. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pan, add the garlic and chilli, then fry gently for a few seconds. Stir in the tomatoes, then add the clams and a splash of wine, salt and pepper and bring to the boil. Cover the pan and cook for 3-4 mins, until the clams are open. Drain the pasta, then tip into the pan with the parsley and toss together. Serve in bowls with bread for mopping up the juices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 56 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 16 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

SPAGHETTI VONGOLE



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, pastas, main course

Time 20m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cloves garlic, peeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon chili-pepper flakes
24 littleneck clams, scrubbed
2 cups white wine
1 1/2 pounds spaghetti
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup minced Italian flat-leaf parsley
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large pot over medium heat cook the garlic cloves in olive oil until golden, about 1 minute. Add the chili-pepper flakes, clams and wine. Cover the pot and steam until the clams open, about 5 to 7 minutes. Strain, reserve the broth and set the clams aside to cool.
  • Boil the spaghetti in well-salted water until tender. While it is cooking, take the clams from the shells. Discard the shells. Put the reserved clam broth in a large saucepan over medium heat. When it is boiling, add the lemon juice, the parsley and the reserved clams. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add the spaghetti, toss and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 873, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 136 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 36 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 938 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

LINGUINE WITH CLAMS (LINGUINE CON LE VONGOLE)



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A light sauce of white wine and tomatoes lets the seafood shine in this iconic Italian pasta dish.

Provided by Mario Batali

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons kosher or coarse sea salt
1 pound linguine
12 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 pound New Zealand cockles or 24 Manila or littleneck clams, scrubbed
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup dry white wine
1 (14-ounce) can whole San Marzano tomatoes in juice, juice reserved and tomatoes coarsely chopped
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • In large pot over moderately high heat, combine 8 quarts of water to boil and salt. Bring to boil, then add linguine and cook to 1 minute short of al dente according to package directions (pasta should still be quite firm).
  • Meanwhile, in large sauté pan over moderately high heat, heat 6 tablespoons extra- olive oil until hot but not smoking. Add garlic and sauté until just golden, about 30 seconds. Add clams and 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes and sauté 1 minute. Add wine, tomatoes and juice, and 1/2 cup parsley and simmer, uncovered, just until clams open, 7 to 8 minutes.
  • Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain linguine and add to pan. Simmer, tossing occasionally, until linguine is just tender, about 1 minute. If necessary, add some of reserved cooking water to keep moist. Remove from heat. Add remaining 2 tablespoons parsley, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and extra-virgin olive oil, tossing to coat. Transfer to serving dish and serve immediately.

LINGUINE ALLA VONGOLE



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This is one of my very favorite Italian pasta dishes. I serve it with crusty french bread for dipping in the sauce, with a side salad of baby mixed lettuces, spinach, and grape tomatoes. The recipe is from my late mother's collection. :) Very quick and easy to prepare, using canned chopped clams.

Provided by Irishcolleen

Categories     European

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup unsalted butter
6 fresh garlic cloves, minced
1 (28 ounce) can chopped clams, undrained
1/4 cup Italian parsley, finely chopped
sea salt
cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in saucepan and simmer on low for about 2 minutes. Add butter. When butter is melted, add garlic and let simmer for another 2 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and heat thoroughly, but do not allow to boil, because clams will get tough. Serve over hot linguine with freshly ground black pepper. I also like a little grated parmesan cheese on top. Enjoy!

Tips:

  • Use fresh clams: Fresh clams have a briny, sweet flavor that is essential to this dish. Avoid using frozen clams, as they will not have the same flavor or texture.
  • Purge the clams: Before cooking, purge the clams in cold water for at least 30 minutes. This will help to remove any sand or grit from the clams.
  • Use a large pot: Use a large pot to cook the clams so that they have plenty of room to open. A crowded pot will prevent the clams from opening properly.
  • Don't overcook the clams: Clams cook quickly, so it is important to not overcook them. Overcooked clams will become tough and chewy.
  • Use good quality white wine: The white wine used in this dish should be a dry white wine with a good acidity. A Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio are both good choices.
  • Add the parsley at the end: Parsley adds a fresh, herbaceous flavor to the dish. Add it just before serving to prevent it from wilting.

Conclusion:

Linguine alle vongole is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of briny clams, sweet white wine, and garlic is simply irresistible. Follow these tips to make the best linguine alle vongole possible.

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