Indulge in a delightful culinary journey as we introduce you to the vibrant flavors of Spinach Linguine with White Clam Sauce, a delectable pasta dish that combines the freshness of spinach, the briny essence of clams, and the richness of a creamy white sauce. This article presents a comprehensive guide to preparing this classic Italian dish, featuring three variations to suit your preferences and dietary needs. Dive into the traditional recipe for a timeless seafood indulgence, explore a vegetarian alternative that captures the essence of the dish without compromising on taste, and discover a gluten-free version that caters to those with dietary restrictions. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to ensure a flavorful and satisfying dining experience. Let's embark on a culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
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LINGUINE WITH CLAMS
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
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 is an easy dinner that's full of flavor -- and it's ready in just 20 minutes!
Provided by Blair Lonergan
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook linguine just until barely al dente, according to package directions. Drain.
- While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil and butter in large skillet over medium heat. When the butter melts, add the onion and garlic. Sauté garlic and onions until starting to soften, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add ¾ cup of the reserved clam juice, wine, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and gently simmer on low for about 10 minutes (so that the flavors come together and the sauce reduces slightly).
- Add cooked linguine, clams, and parsley to the skillet. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if necessary. Simmer for about 5 more minutes, until the sauce is mostly absorbed.
- Serve with grated Parmesan cheese, extra parsley, or fresh lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /4 of the recipe, Calories 355 kcal, Carbohydrate 45 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Sodium 153 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 8 g
LINGUINE WITH CLAM SAUCE
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
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.
LINGUINI WITH WHITE CLAM SAUCE
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil, 4 turns of the pan in a slow stream, red pepper flakes, garlic and anchovies and cook until anchovies melt into the oil. Add thyme and wine. Reduce wine 1 minute. Add clam juice or stock, clam juice will give the dish a stronger clam flavor, chicken stock will give it a buttery personality. Stir in clams and lemon zest. Drain pasta. Add to skillet and toss with sauce 2 to 3 minutes, until pasta is al dente and has absorbed some of the sauce and flavor. Add parsley, pepper and salt, to your taste and serve with bread for mopping up remaining juices.
LINGUINE WITH WHITE CLAM SAUCE II
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
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
LINGUINE WITH CLAM SAUCE
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
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 CLAM SAUCE
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
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 AND WHITE CLAM SAUCE.
I was little nervous about trying this one because I'm not used to cooking with clams, but it turned out like a dream. Very tasty!
Provided by Kat Ryan
Categories Seafood
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
- 2. Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring for 1 minute. Add Parsley and wine or broth. Cook, stirring for 1-2 minutes.
- 3. Add the next 5 ingredients. Stirring frequently, simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- 4. Toss with linguine.
SPINACH AND BABY CLAM SAUCE
This is a heavily modified recipe from "The New Italian Cooking" book by Margaret and G. Franco Romagnoli. Theirs does not have spinach, and I needed to add vegetables to the family's meals. I've changed it enough that when asked for the recipe I cannot copy it from the book.
Provided by Wife-w-kids
Categories Sauces
Time 20m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Thaw, drain and squeeze chopped spinach. If you don't get the spinach mostly dry, the sauce is wet, runny and rather icky. !Raw spinach does not work in this recipe!
- Melt butter in sauce pan.
- Add olive oil and garlic.
- Add spinach, cook until warmed through (approximately 5 minutes).
- Add clams and juice, simmer for 5 minutes.
- remove from heat, serve over 3/4 pound pasta noodles with bread crumbs and cheese as toppings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.8, Fat 22.6, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 77.7, Sodium 266.4, Carbohydrate 9.1, Fiber 3, Sugar 1.2, Protein 21.7
Tips:
- Prep all the ingredients beforehand. This will help you cook the dish quickly and easily.
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste of your dish.
- Don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the pasta from cooking evenly.
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
- Don't overcook the clams. They should be cooked just until they open.
- Serve the dish immediately. This will ensure that the pasta is hot and the clams are still tender.
Conclusion:
This spinach linguini with white clam sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish. It's perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a special occasion. The combination of the tender clams, the creamy sauce, and the spinach is simply irresistible. So next time you're looking for a seafood recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!
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