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Linguine With White Clam Sauce Recipe

Recreate the magic of authentic Italian restaurants with this quick and easy Linguine with Creamy White Clam Sauce recipe! This beloved family favorite is ready in under 30 minutes and bursting with fresh clam flavor. Tender linguine tossed in a delicate, garlicky white wine sauce – pure comfort food perfection. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 561.6 kcal
Protein 54g
Rating 4.6 (12 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Linguine With White Clam Sauce

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How to Make Linguine With White Clam Sauce

  1. Cook linguine according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water before draining.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  3. Add minced garlic and sliced leeks. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Pour in white wine, black pepper, and dried oregano. Increase heat to high and cook, stirring frequently, until the wine is reduced by half (about 2-3 minutes). Watch carefully to prevent burning.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add clams and their reserved juice to the saucepan.
  6. Cover and cook until clams open, about 5-7 minutes. Discard any clams that do not open.
  7. Gently stir in the cooked linguine and a few tablespoons of the reserved pasta water to create a creamy sauce. Add more pasta water if needed to reach desired consistency.
  8. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the pasta to absorb some of the broth.
  9. Season with salt to taste.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley (optional) and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

13g

Carbs

18g

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