Best 9 Linguine With Clams In Tomato Herb Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of the Mediterranean with our curated collection of easy-to-follow recipes for linguine with clams in tomato-herb sauce. This classic Italian dish, also known as Linguine alle Vongole, is a symphony of flavors that combines the briny sweetness of clams with the tangy richness of tomato sauce, all while being elevated by the aromatic freshness of herbs. Whether you prefer a simple preparation or a more elaborate version, our comprehensive guide offers a variety of recipes tailored to suit your preferences and skill level. Dive into the culinary journey of creating this timeless dish, sure to impress your family and friends.

Recipes:

1. Classic Linguine with Clams in Tomato-Herb Sauce: Experience the authentic taste of Linguine alle Vongole with this traditional recipe. Fresh clams, succulent tomatoes, and a flavorful blend of herbs come together to create a dish that captures the essence of Italian cuisine.

2. Linguine with Clams and White Wine Sauce: Elevate your palate with this sophisticated variation that incorporates the delicate flavors of white wine. The combination of briny clams, aromatic herbs, and a luscious white wine sauce creates a dish that is both elegant and approachable.

3. Linguine with Clams and Spicy Tomato Sauce: For those who crave a bit of heat, this recipe delivers a delightful kick. A vibrant tomato sauce infused with spicy peppers and aromatic herbs complements the tender clams, resulting in a dish that tantalizes your taste buds.

4. Linguine with Clams, Zucchini, and Cherry Tomatoes: Add a refreshing twist to your seafood pasta with this vibrant recipe. Fresh zucchini, sweet cherry tomatoes, and tender clams unite in a light and flavorful tomato-herb sauce, creating a dish that is both healthy and satisfying.

5. Linguine with Clams and Saffron: Embark on a culinary adventure with this unique recipe that showcases the luxurious flavors of saffron. The delicate aroma and subtle bitterness of saffron beautifully complement the briny clams and rich tomato sauce, resulting in a dish that is both elegant and unforgettable.

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LINGUINE WITH CLAMS



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Linguine with clams in a garlicky white wine sauce makes an easy and elegant Italian pasta dinner.

Provided by Jennifer Segal

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Kosher salt
1 pound linguine
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
½ cup finely chopped shallots, from 2 shallots
6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc (see note)
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 pounds Littleneck clams (40 to 45), scrubbed
¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon lemon zest, from 1 lemon, plus more to taste
1 tablespoon lemon juice, from 1 lemon, plus more to taste

Steps:

  • In large pot over high heat, bring 4 quarts of water and 2 tablespoons of kosher salt to a boil. Add the linguine and cook according to the package directions until just shy of al dente (the pasta should still be firm to the bite since it will cook another minute or two in the sauce).
  • Meanwhile, in a very large sauté pan over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil until hot but not smoking. Add the shallots and garlic and sauté until just golden, about 30 seconds. Add the wine, red pepper flakes, ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, clams, and ¼ cup of the parsley; bring to a simmer and cook, covered, until the clams open, 6 to 8 minutes. Discard any unopened clams.
  • Reserving ½ cup of the cooking water, drain the linguine in a colander (do not rinse). Add the pasta to the sauté pan with the clams. (If you don't have room for everything in one pan, transfer the clams to a plate and cover to keep warm. When ready to serve, add them back to the pasta on a serving platter). Increase the heat to medium and cook the linguini with the clams, tossing occasionally, until the pasta absorbs most of the sauce and is just tender, 1 to 2 minutes. If necessary, add some of reserved cooking water to keep moist. Remove the pan from the heat. Add the butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of parsley; toss to coat. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt, lemon zest and/or lemon juice, if necessary. Transfer to a serving dish or bowls and serve.
  • Note: When cooking with wine, select a bottle that is inexpensive (under $10) but still good enough to drink. Avoid "cooking wines," which are salty and include additives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 627, Fat 22 g, Carbohydrate 67 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sugar 4 g, Fiber 3 g, Sodium 920 mg, Cholesterol 61 mg

CHERRY TOMATO RED CLAM SAUCE WITH LINGUINI



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 37m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Salt
1 pound linguini
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
5 to 6 anchovies
1 pint small cherry tomatoes
1 red onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 stems oregano, leaves stripped and finely chopped
A handful flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
Black pepper
1 cup dry white wine
3 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
3 pounds Manilla clams, scrubbed
1/2 cup basil leaves, torn

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil for pasta, salt water and cook pasta just shy of al dente.
  • While water comes to a boil, heat extra-virgin olive oil over medium to medium-high heat. Add anchovies and melt into oil. Add tomatoes, onions and garlic to the pan, season with crushed red pepper flakes, oregano, parsley and pepper, saute until the tomatoes and onions are soft, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Add wine and reduce for 1 or 2 minutes, melt butter into sauce and add clams to pot. Cover the pot and cook clams until they open, 6 to 7 minutes.
  • Remove any unopened clams and add pasta to the pan. Toss linguini with sauce for about 2 to 3 minutes so the pasta absorbs the flavors. Add basil to pasta and taste to adjust seasonings.

LINGUINE WITH HERBED CLAM SAUCE



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This impressive pasta looks and tastes so much like fancy restaurant fare that you'll want to serve it to guests. But the recipe is easy enough to prepare just about anytime. -Carolee Snyder, Hartford City, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 can (10 ounces) whole baby clams
1 can (6-1/2 ounces) minced clams
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup butter
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 4 teaspoons dried basil
Dash pepper
Dash cayenne pepper
Hot cooked linguine
Shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Drain baby and minced clams, reserving juice; set clams and juice aside. In a large skillet, saute onion in oil and butter until tender. Add parsley and garlic; saute for 2 minutes. , Add drained clams; saute 2 minutes longer. , Combine cornstarch and clam juice until smooth; stir into skillet with wine or broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the basil, pepper and cayenne. Serve sauce over linguine; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 26g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 521mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

LINGUINI WITH CLAMS, MUSSELS, ROCK SHRIMP AND CALAMARI IN SPICY TOMATO SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 ounces extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 ounce garlic, chopped
1/2 ounce shallots, chopped
4 Manila clams
5 black mussels
2 ounces rock shrimp
1/2 ounce white wine
3 ounces spicy marinara sauce
1 ounce calamari
6 ounces linguini, cooked
1 ounce fresh basil
1 tablespoon bread crumbs

Steps:

  • In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil. Add garlic and shallots, and saute until brown. Add the clams, mussels, and rock shrimp. When shells start to open, add the white wine. Reduce to half its volume, then add the marinara and calamari. Heat up the pasta (in salted boiling water) then add to the seafood. Allow pasta to cook in the sauce for a minute, then toss in the basil and bread crumbs. Serve in a deep pasta bowl immediately.

GARLIC-HERB LINGUINE



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Simple side dish to pair with any meat, poultry, or fish. Add your favorite steamed, grilled, or sauteed veggies!

Provided by Andrea Fahlor

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 21m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 ounces dried linguine
¼ cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon seasoned salt, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain and transfer pasta to a large bowl.
  • Mix melted butter, garlic, and parsley in a small bowl; drizzle over the linguine and toss to coat. Season pasta with seasoned salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.2 calories, Carbohydrate 41.9 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 14.9 g, Sodium 626.4 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

LINGUINE WITH CLAMS AND TOMATOES



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     pastas, appetizer, main course

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried
1/2 cup dry white wine
12 large clams in the shell
1 1/2 pounds ripe field tomatoes, or 2 cups canned no-salt-added tomatoes
1/2 cup fish stock or bottled clam juice
8 ounces fresh linguine, eggless if possible
5 fresh large basil leaves

Steps:

  • Slice the garlic and chop the fresh thyme. Combine with wine in a pot large enough for all ingredients.
  • Scrub clams and add to pot. Bring to a boil and cook until the clam shells open. As they open, remove them from the pot and set aside. Continue cooking broth until it is reduced by half.
  • Bring water to a boil for the linguine in a covered pot.
  • Wash and trim the tomatoes, and cut in half. Squeeze out the seeds. Chop tomatoes in a food processor or with a knife. When the broth has been reduced, add the fish stock or clam juice and chopped tomatoes, and cook over high heat, continuing to reduce the liquid slightly.
  • Cook the linguine according to package directions.
  • Remove the clams from their shells, and pour any reserved liquid from them into the pot.
  • Wash and dry basil, and cut into thin strips.
  • Drain the pasta, and add to the sauce with the clams; stir to blend, and serve topped with basil.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 566, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 84 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 38 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1149 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams

LINGUINE WITH CLAM SAUCE



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This is an easy, inexpensive, white clam sauce. Try it over any kind of pasta; lemon pepper linguine is especially tasty. Extend the sauce for larger portions by adding in one half cup of chicken broth.

Provided by Dorothy Rinaldi

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Clams

Time 32m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams, with juice
¼ cup butter
½ cup vegetable oil
½ teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon dried parsley
ground black pepper to taste
¼ tablespoon dried basil
1 (16 ounce) package linguini pasta

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Combine clams with juice, butter, oil, minced garlic, parsley, basil, and pepper in a large saucepan. Place over medium heat until boiling. Serve warm over pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 878.3 calories, Carbohydrate 84.6 g, Cholesterol 92.3 mg, Fat 42.7 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 37.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 189.6 mg

LINGUINE WITH CLAM SAUCE



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Purists may object, but canned clams are a great weeknight pantry stalwart. When fresh ones are out of reach, or when you've decided you need a briny fix, the canned clam is reliable no matter the season. This recipe calls for dry vermouth, which adds a subtle herbaceous layer of flavor. (Vermouth has a long shelf life when stored properly, and it's great to have on hand to make a last-minute pan sauce.) Canned clams are already salty, so be mindful of oversalting the pasta water or the sauce. The dish is finished with lemon zest for brightness and butter for silkiness. The best part? The whole thing can be on the table in the same amount of time it takes to boil water.

Provided by Colu Henry

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, pastas, seafood, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Kosher salt
1 pound linguine or other long pasta, such as linguine fini or spaghetti
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving (optional)
5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 to 1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup dry vermouth or dry white wine
2 (10-ounce) cans whole baby clams with their juices
Black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons lemon zest (from 1 to 2 lemons)
1/2 cup chopped Italian parsley
Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until 2 minutes short of al dente (it will finish cooking in the sauce). Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain pasta.
  • While the pasta cooks, make your sauce: Heat the oil in a deep-sided 12-inch skillet over medium. Add the garlic, red-pepper flakes and oregano and cook until the garlic is pale golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the vermouth and simmer until reduced by half, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the clams with their juices and cook until just warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes more. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
  • Add the cooked pasta directly to the skillet along with the butter and lemon zest and toss until the butter has melted and the pasta is glossy with sauce. If needed, add 1/4 cup reserved pasta water. Stir in half the parsley.
  • Serve pasta topped with a drizzle of olive oil, if desired, and the remaining parsley. Serve lemon wedges alongside if you like.

LINGUINE WITH TOMATO-BASIL CLAM SAUCE



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Categories     Pasta     Tomato     Low Fat     Quick & Easy     Basil     Clam     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound plum tomatoes
3 dozen littleneck clams, scrubbed well
1/4 cup water
1/2 pound linguine
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • In a saucepan of boiling water blanch tomatoes, 2 or 3 at a time, 10 seconds and transfer to a bowl of ice and cold water. Peel, seed, and dice tomatoes.
  • In a large heavy kettle steam clams in water, covered, over moderately high heat 5 to 10 minutes, checking after 5 minutes and transferring them as they open to a bowl. (Discard any clams that are unopened after 10 minutes.) Remove kettle from heat, reserving liquid.
  • In a 6-quart kettle bring 4 quarts salted water to a boil and cook linguine until al dente. Drain linguine in a colander.
  • While linguine is cooking, with a small knife remove meat from the largest 24 clams, discarding shells, and in a food processor pulse just until chopped coarse. Into reserved clam liquid stir chopped clams, tomatoes, garlic, oil, and red pepper flakes and simmer 2 minutes. Add linguine, basil, remaining 12 clams in their shells, and any liquid in bowl and toss well with salt and pepper to taste.

Tips:

  • Choose the right clams: Manila clams, littleneck clams, and cherrystone clams are all good choices for this recipe. Make sure the clams are fresh and alive before cooking.
  • Purge the clams: This will help to remove any sand or grit from the clams. To purge the clams, place them in a bowl of cold water with a handful of salt. Let them sit for 30 minutes, then drain and rinse them well.
  • Use a good quality olive oil: A good olive oil will add flavor and richness to the sauce. Extra virgin olive oil is the best choice.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the clams, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
  • Cook the clams until they open: The clams are done cooking when they open. Don't overcook them, or they will become tough.
  • Add the herbs and tomatoes: Once the clams are cooked, add the herbs and tomatoes to the pan. Cook for a few minutes, until the tomatoes are softened.
  • Serve immediately: Linguine with clams is best served immediately. Top with grated Parmesan cheese and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Conclusion:

Linguine with clams in tomato-herb sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. Follow these tips to make the best linguine with clams: choose the right clams, purge the clams, use a good quality olive oil, don't overcrowd the pan, cook the clams until they open, add the herbs and tomatoes, and serve immediately.

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