THE ULTIMATE LINGUINE WITH CLAM SAUCE

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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 ripe heirloom or vine tomatoes, optional
4 pounds cherry stone clams, scrubbed
1 cup dry white wine or crisp, light bodied beer
1 (8-ounce) bottle clam juice
1 small red onion, coarsely chopped
1 red chile pepper, coarsely chopped
Zest of 1 lemon
3 to 4 large cloves garlic, peeled
About 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1/4 cup packed fresh parsley leaves
2 fresh bay leaves
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
5 to 6 anchovy filets
1 pound linguini, or flavor-infused long cut pasta such as pepperoncini or lemon-flavored spaghetti or linguini

Steps:

  • This sauce can be made with or without tomatoes. If you're using tomatoes in the sauce, score the skins on the bottom of the tomatoes with a large X, being careful not to cut deeper than the skin. Bring a small pot of water to a rolling boil, add the tomatoes and cook 1 minute then remove with slotted spoon or tongs, cool a minute or 2 until you can handle, then peel the skin and dice the tomato into small pieces.
  • Place the clams, wine and clam juice in large pot and bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to a simmer and cook 8 to 10 minutes to open the clam shells. Scoop out the clams and shuck them, place in food storage container and cool completely. Store the clams in the refrigerator until ready for use. Strain the stock and reserve, wipe out the pot and return to the heat.
  • Meanwhile, make a seafood paste by adding the red onion, chile pepper, lemon zest, garlic, thyme, parsley, and bay leaves to the food processor and pulse-chop into a thick, but finely chopped, speckled paste.
  • Heat about 1/4 cup olive oil, 4 turns of the pan, in the clam pot over medium to medium-high heat. Add the anchovy filets and melt them into the oil, 1 minute or so, then add the paste and stir 2 minutes. Add the reserved stock and stir to combine. Add the tomatoes, simmer 5 minutes, then cool the sauce completely and store for make-ahead meal.
  • To serve, bring a large pot of water to boil for pasta. Salt water and cook pasta to al dente.
  • Meanwhile, heat the sauce over medium heat. Once the pasta has been dropped to cook, stir the clams into the sauce and simmer a few minutes. Add a ladle of starchy cooking water to the sauce and toss with pasta 1 to 2 minutes for the flavors to combine and absorb into the pasta.

Ayam Shamal
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This dish was amazing!


jae thompson
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the clams were tender and not fishy at all.


Nanewortor Patrick Yaw
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Saadilashari Saadilashari
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved the combination of the clams, the sauce, and the linguine.


Petz Sadler
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This dish was delicious! The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the clams were tender and juicy. I served it with a side of pasta and it was a perfect meal.


Olabode Mustapha
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Yum! This recipe is a keeper. The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the clams are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Brandon Rider
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This recipe is a winner! The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the clams are tender and delicious. I served it with a side of pasta and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again.


Paswal Paswal
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I love this recipe! The sauce is so flavorful and the clams are always cooked perfectly. I usually serve it with a side of crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce. It's a great weeknight meal that always impresses my guests.


AJUJU ISAAC EBIGBAU
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the clams were tender and juicy. I served it with a side of steamed broccoli and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Sobhy Psn
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This dish was amazing! The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the clams were perfectly cooked. I served it with a side of garlic bread and it was the perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Sureash Mathura
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the clams were tender and not fishy at all. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a delicious


haroon balouch
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This recipe is a keeper! The clam sauce is so flavorful and the linguine cooks perfectly. I also love that this dish is relatively quick and easy to make. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Mr Devine
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved the combination of the clams, the sauce, and the linguine. The recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Henry Mailk
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This linguine with clam sauce recipe was absolutely delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the clams were tender and perfectly cooked. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a seafood dish that is both elegant and