Best 8 Linguine With Light Clam Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in the symphony of flavors that is linguine with light clam sauce, a culinary masterpiece that captivates the senses and transports you to the shores of Italy. This delectable dish combines the essence of the sea with the rustic charm of homemade pasta, resulting in a harmonious blend of textures and flavors that will leave you craving for more.

The star of this dish is undoubtedly the clams, which are meticulously selected for their plumpness and briny sweetness. Gently sautéed in a flavorful combination of olive oil, garlic, and white wine, the clams release their delectable juices, creating a savory broth that infuses the linguine with an irresistible depth of flavor.

Complementing the clams is a medley of fresh vegetables, each contributing its unique charm to the dish. Diced tomatoes add a vibrant acidity, while chopped parsley and basil infuse each bite with an herbaceous freshness. A touch of crushed red pepper adds a subtle kick, elevating the dish to a delectable symphony of flavors.

Whether you prefer the classic simplicity of the traditional recipe or crave a touch of indulgence with the addition of succulent shrimp, this article offers a selection of recipes that cater to every palate. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to ensure that the delicate flavors of the clams and the freshness of the vegetables shine through, creating a culinary experience that will transport you to the heart of Italy.

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

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 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.

CLAM LINGUINE



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This a simple and delicious recipe with clams and garlic. It can be served as an elegant dish or as a quick meal with french bread, if desired.

Provided by Paris

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Clams

Time 35m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup butter
3 cloves garlic, crushed
3 large tomatoes, diced
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 (6.5 ounce) can minced clams, with juice
½ pound linguine pasta
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine olive oil, butter, garlic, tomatoes and parsley; simmer and let reduce. Add some clam juice if the sauce reduces too much.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 3 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Add clams to the skillet and heat through; top with cheese and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 755.3 calories, Carbohydrate 67.5 g, Cholesterol 93.6 mg, Fat 40.6 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 33.2 g, SaturatedFat 15.1 g, Sodium 401.2 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

LINGUINE WITH LIGHT CLAM SAUCE



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This is, by far, one of the best "light" recipes I have come across in all the years I have been cooking....I found this way back in the "80's and am still using this favorite. This extremely versatile recipe is on my "go to list" when I need something fast, easy and tasty! I make sure that I am always stocked with clams in the cupboard and cream cheese in my fridge/freezer. This recipe is also handy for cleaning out all those little "its and bits" of vegetables. Don't use too much mushrooms or it will give a "grey" appearance to the dish

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 -5 ounces baby clams, drained reserving the juice
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1 pinch hot pepper flakes (or as hot as you like)
1 zucchini, roughly chopped (asparagus, snap peas, green beans)
1 red pepper, roughly chopped
6 large mixed mushrooms, roughly chopped
125 g light cream cheese, cubed (8 poz)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 lb linguine
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large pot, cook the linguine, reserving some of the pasta water.
  • Drain the clams, reserving the liquid. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet, cook the onion, thyme, hot pepper flakes in 1/3 cup of the clam liquid over medium heat for about 3 - 5 minutes or until onion is cooked.
  • Add the other vegetables and cook until tender crisp. Add more clam liquid if necessary. Stir in cream cheese and melt.
  • Just before serving, add the clams, salt and pepper.
  • Combine the pasta, the clam sauce and the parmesan cheese. Add more clam liquid or pasta water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509.3, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 34.3, Sodium 536.1, Carbohydrate 81.8, Fiber 5, Sugar 5.2, Protein 21.7

LINGUINI WITH CLAM SAUCE



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Nothing beats fresh clam sauce, unless you're hungry and have only your pantry to work with. This version of a favorite is made entirely out of the kitchen cupboard, with the exception of flat leaf parsley, which I most always have on hand.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound linguini
Salt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 4 turns of the pan
6 fillets flat anchovies, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup dry white wine, 2 turns of pan
1 (15-ounce) can whole baby clams, with their juice
Handful flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt and the linguini and cook to an extra chewy al dente, 7 minutes or so. The linguini will continue to cook in sauce, later. To a large skillet heated over medium heat, add oil, anchovies, garlic, thyme and red pepper flakes. Cook together until anchovies melt into oil and break up completely. Add wine to the pan and give the pan a shake. Add clams and their juice. Drain pasta and add it to the clam sauce. Toss and coat the pasta in sauce with clams until the pasta absorbs the flavor and juices, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and season with salt, add parsley and serve.

LINGUINE WITH CLAM SAUCE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound linguine
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
Two 10-ounce cans chopped clams, drained, juice reserved
3 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup white wine
Juice of 1/2 lemon, plus lemon slices, for garnish
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Freshly grated Parmesan, for garnish

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook according to the package directions for al dente. Be careful not to overcook; the pasta should have plenty of bite to it. Drain and keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter. (Using both olive oil and butter allows you to heat the mixture at a higher heat before it starts to brown.) Add the clams and garlic and stir together. Cook for 3 minutes. Pour in the white wine, scraping the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon. Cook until the sauce is reduced and less watery, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and stir to melt. Reduce the heat and squeeze in the lemon juice. Pour in the cream and sprinkle in the parsley. This is a very decadent dish! Add some salt and freshly ground black pepper, then stir well and taste for seasoning. Add a splash of reserved clam juice if the sauce needs thinning. Cook over low heat until heated through, about 3 minutes more.
  • Pour the pasta into a serving bowl. Pour on the sauce straight from the skillet, including all the luscious juice, and toss to combine. At this point your kitchen smells like heaven. Top with freshly grated Parmesan and garnish with lemon slices.

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

OLD-FASHIONED LINGUINE WITH WHITE CLAM SAUCE



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This recipe is easy and takes less than 20 minutes. It's one of my weekend favorites and has been a family tradition for years.

Provided by Maine-iac

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 small diced onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil
1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
3 cans minced/chopped clams, with juice
1 teaspoon parsley
parmesan cheese
1 lb linguine or 1 lb thin spaghetti

Steps:

  • In a 5 qt pot, heat water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente.
  • While the pasta is cooking, melt butter and olive oil in pan.
  • Sautee onion and garlic, and add crushed red pepper flakes.
  • Add lemon juice, oregano, basil, and Old Bay seasoning, stir for one minute Add clams with juice.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Drain pasta and place in large bowl.
  • Cover pasta with clam sauce, stir well and top with parsley and parmesan cheese.
  • Serve with warm crusty bread and chilled white wine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 795.1, Fat 22.7, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 90.3, Sodium 1435.2, Carbohydrate 96.2, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 3.9, Protein 48.4

Tips:

  • Use fresh clams: Fresh clams have a briny, sweet flavor that canned clams can't match. If you can't find fresh clams, frozen clams are a good option.
  • Purge the clams: Purging the clams removes any sand or grit from the shells. To do this, place the clams in a bowl of cold water and let them soak for 30 minutes. Drain the water and rinse the clams well.
  • Don't overcook the clams: Clams only take a few minutes to cook. If you overcook them, they will become tough and chewy.
  • Use a light hand with the garlic: Garlic can easily overpower the delicate flavor of the clams. Use just a few cloves of garlic, minced, to add flavor without overpowering the dish.
  • Add some white wine: White wine adds a bright, acidic flavor to the sauce. Use a dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc.
  • Finish the sauce with butter: Butter adds a rich, creamy flavor to the sauce. Stir in a few tablespoons of butter at the end of cooking, just before serving.
  • Serve with crusty bread: Crusty bread is the perfect accompaniment to this dish. It's great for soaking up all the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

Linguine with Light Clam Sauce is a simple, yet delicious dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to enjoy fresh clams. The combination of flavors in this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy seafood dish, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.

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