LINGUINE WITH SMOKED BACON, LEEKS AND CLAMS
Briny clams come together with smoky bacon and sautéed leeks in this showstopper. Quick to prepare, this weeknight recipe is decidedly sophisticated. First, sauté the bacon, add the garlic and leeks and add some good white wine and tomatoes. Toss with al dente linguine and top with clams and lemon juice. Finish with it with parsley and pine nuts, and pour yourself a glass of that wine. With this simple, elegant meal, you've earned it.
Provided by Toby Cecchini
Categories dinner, quick, pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, scrub the clams under cold running water with a stiff-bristled brush, then refrigerate.
- Place a large saute pan over medium heat and add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the bacon and saute until the fat has rendered and the bacon starts to brown. Add the garlic and leeks and saute until the leeks have softened and released most of their liquid. Increase heat to high and add the wine, black pepper, cayenne and tomatoes; boil until the wine is reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
- Add the linguine to the boiling water and cook until just before it is al dente. Meanwhile, add the clams and, if desired, the lemon juice to the saute pan. Cover and cook until the clams open completely, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt.
- Drain the linguine and add to the pan with the clams; it will continue to cook when added to the mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley and pine nuts.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 869, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 103 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 40 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 997 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Michael Miracle10
[email protected]Will definitely make again!
Maaz Gull
[email protected]Delicious!
Elmedin Zymeri Elmedin Zymeri
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. The only thing I would change is to add a bit more garlic. Overall, I'm very happy with this recipe.
Shahid Ale
[email protected]This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less bacon next time. Otherwise, it was a good recipe and the clams were cooked perfectly.
Mumatz mum
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of clams, but I really enjoyed this dish. The bacon and leeks were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again, but I would use shrimp instead of clams.
Harlan Racine
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy weeknight meal. The sauce was flavorful and the clams were perfectly cooked. I served it over linguine and it was a hit with my family.
Jakari Jones
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. The bacon and leeks add so much flavor to the dish. I usually add a little extra garlic and red pepper flakes for a bit of spice.
Nadir Basra
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out delicious. The flavors were well-balanced and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Muqarrab TV
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the smoky flavor of the bacon and the briny flavor of the clams. The leeks added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.
Aimee Lynn
[email protected]This linguine dish was a hit with my family! The combination of smoked bacon, leeks, and clams was incredibly flavorful. The sauce was rich and creamy, and the linguine was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.