Best 9 Linguini With Clam Sauce Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Indulge in the delightful flavors of Linguini with Clam Sauce, a classic Italian dish that tantalizes taste buds with its briny, savory, and aromatic essence. This seafood masterpiece combines tender and succulent clams, simmered in a flavorful broth infused with garlic, white wine, and fresh herbs. The result is a luscious sauce that perfectly coats al dente linguini, creating a harmonious symphony of flavors. This comprehensive article offers a collection of carefully curated recipes, each with its unique twist on this beloved dish. From traditional preparations to innovative variations, these recipes cater to diverse culinary preferences and skill levels. Unleash your inner chef and embark on a culinary journey, exploring the diverse world of Linguini with Clam Sauce. Discover the secrets to crafting the perfect broth, selecting the freshest clams, and achieving the ideal balance of flavors. Whether you prefer a classic white wine sauce or a spicy tomato-based variation, this article has something for every palate. Enhance your cooking repertoire with these exceptional recipes and savor the essence of authentic Italian cuisine in your own kitchen.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

LINGUINE WITH CLAMS



Linguine with Clams image

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

LINGUINE WITH CLAM SAUCE



Linguine With Clam Sauce image

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



Linguine with Herbed Clam Sauce image

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.

LINGUINE WITH CLAM SAUCE



Linguine with Clam Sauce image

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



Linguine with Clam Sauce image

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

LINGUINI WITH CLAM SAUCE



Linguini with Clam Sauce image

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 LEMON CLAM SAUCE



Linguine With Lemon Clam Sauce image

This is an easy, wonderfully flavoured pasta dish that can be whipped up in no time for an intimate dinner for two. Recipe is easily doubled. I use my non-stick wok as it is big enough for tossing the pasta and sauce together in and the sauce gets distributed better throughout that way.

Provided by Emjay99

Categories     Canadian

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 small bay leaf
1/3 cup white wine
1 teaspoon fresh lemon rind
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 (6 1/2 ounce) can baby clams, drained, reserve juice
salt & fresh ground pepper
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
linguine, enough for two, cooked, well drained, do not rinse

Steps:

  • I usually make this in my non-stick wok.
  • Heat oil and butter on medium heat and saute onion and garlic until soft and tender, not brown.
  • Add basil and bay leaf.
  • Pour in wine, lemon rind, lemon juice and reserved clam juice.
  • Simmer until reduced a little (by about a third).
  • Add clams and heat through.
  • Toss in the cooked linguine a little at a time (don't make the mistake of adding too much or the sauce will be lost!) and lastly add the cheese and parsley.
  • Serve with more cheese on the side and red pepper flakes (optional) and warm garlic bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.4, Fat 20.7, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 70.1, Sodium 483.2, Carbohydrate 13.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 3.6, Protein 23

LINGUINE WITH CLAM SAUCE



Linguine with Clam Sauce image

Make and share this Linguine with Clam Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lightly Toasted

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans chopped clams (drained, reserve liquid)
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
1 lb cooked linguine

Steps:

  • Heat oil in skillet over menium heat.
  • Add onion and chopped garlic and cook till the onion is tender.
  • Add clam juice to skillet and add all the seasonings.
  • Simmer over low for 5 minutes.
  • When pasta is ready, add clams, and remove from heat.
  • Pour sauce over drained pasta, toss together.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.5, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 20.7, Sodium 65.7, Carbohydrate 61, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 2.2, Protein 18

LINGUINE WITH WHITE CLAM SAUCE II



Linguine with White Clam Sauce II image

A light clam sauce served over linguini noodles. Healthy, too!

Provided by Karena

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Clams

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12 ounce) package linguini pasta
3 (8 ounce) cans minced clams, with juice
¼ cup olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
¾ cup chopped parsley
2 tablespoons white wine
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large pot with boiling salted water cook linguini pasta until al dente. Drain.
  • In a large skillet saute the garlic in the olive oil. Add the liquid from the clams, parsley, white wine, basil, and salt and stir well. Cook for 10 minutes. Stir in clams until heated through.
  • Toss cooked and drained linguini pasta with the clam sauce and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 545.2 calories, Carbohydrate 56.9 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 43.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 392.3 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

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 purge the clams, place them in a bowl of cold water and let them sit for 30 minutes. Change the water every 10 minutes.
  • Use a good quality white wine: The white wine you use in the clam sauce should be a dry white wine with a crisp, clean flavor. Avoid using a sweet or oaky white wine.
  • Don't overcook the clams: Clams are very delicate and can easily be overcooked. Cook them just until they are opaque and tender, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Serve the linguini with clam sauce immediately: Linguini with clam sauce is best served immediately after it is made. The pasta will start to absorb the sauce and become soggy if it sits for too long.

Conclusion:

Linguini with clam sauce is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make and delicious. With a few simple tips, you can make a linguini with clam sauce that is sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

Related Topics