Linguini With Clam Sauce White Recipe

This quick and easy 50-minute weeknight dinner recipe is a family favorite, even for picky eaters! Delight your kids (ages 4 and 8 approved!) and impress your spouse with this creamy, dreamy linguini tossed in a luscious white clam sauce. A little grated Romano cheese elevates it to perfection (shhh...don't tell your husband!). Get ready for a taste of the coast, made easy!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 681.5 kcal
Protein 68g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Linguini With Clam Sauce White

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How to Make Linguini With Clam Sauce White

  1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook linguine according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
  3. Add clams and white wine to the skillet. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until clams open. Discard any clams that do not open.
  4. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook for 2-3 minutes, until sauce slightly thickens.
  5. Add cooked linguine to the skillet and toss to coat with sauce. Add a little reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
  6. Stir in fresh parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve immediately, topped with grated Romano cheese (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

9g

Fat

11g

Carbs

30g