This quick and simple Linguine w/ Clam Sauce is an inexpensive, easy to make dish that everyone will enjoy. Flavorful sauce over tender pasta!
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Several weeks ago, my hubby came home from work and said he was in the mood to try a few new dinner dishes. I think that was his subtle way of saying I was making the same meals each night, haha. What can I say though, when school starts back up and schedules get busy, I love me a quick dinner!
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I decided to browse through Pinterest, dust off my cookbook collection (anyone else have that problem, or just me?!?!), and scan the grocery store aisles for some new inspiration. Since my hubby is a fan of seafood, I knew one of my new dishes would be seafood related, but still kept kid friendly and simple. I came across the tuna, clams, mussels, and my first thought was “tuna casserole”. Since I had recently made one was in the mood to step outside the box and try something new, I grabbed a few cans of clams (never in my life had I tried those) and away I went.
Once dinnertime came, I had this tasty clam sauce ready to go in under 20 minutes and my hubby went crazy over it. It made so much that he took the leftovers for lunch two days in a row!! I would call that a hit, right?! Even my three kiddos ate theirs up happily! For my first time using clams in a dish, I would say I hit a home run with this meal!
In fact, after trying the canned version, I told my hubby I wanted to try fresh, so when he had a business trip to South Carolina, I tagged along to experience the new foods.
The first night we were there, I attended a business dinner with his coworkers and we all tried clams, oysters, and all various fresh seafood! Since then, I have been hooked!
Linguine with clams in a garlic white wine sauce makes an easy and elegant pasta dinner option.
Whether you use linguine in this recipe (I do recommend), or pair it with your favorite pasta choice, you’ll love it! Inexpensive, makes plenty for leftovers (unless of course you are feeding an army), and is packed with flavor!!
Enjoy and be sure to let me know what you think in the comment section below!
This Linguine w/ Clam Sauce is packed with flavor and ready to serve in no time! Print the recipe below to give it a try!
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Linguine w/ Clam Sauce
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb linguine
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 20 oz. chopped clams, chopped
- ¾ cup white wine
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon parsley, chopped
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- Salt/Pepper to taste
- Parmesan, shredded (garnish)
Instructions
- Cook linguine (or pasta of your choosing) according to packaged directions.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter.
- Add in the garlic and clams, stirring together for about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the white wine and cook for 3 minutes, or until the sauce is reduced.
- Add in remaining 1 tablespoon butter and stir until melted/incorporated.
- Reduce heat to low and pour in the lemon juice.
- Add in the parsley, cream, salt and pepper stirring until incorporated.
- Allow mixture to simmer over low heat for about 3 minutes.
- Pour pasta into a large bowl and add sauce on top. Toss to combine. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top and serve!!
Nutrition
Denise says
Excellent recipe, family loved it. One question, If using canned clams doo u drain them?
Kristin says
So glad you enjoyed! Yes, if canned, be sure to drain!!
Ruth Marshall says
Yummmm
Kristin says
For sure!! My family said the same thing, hehe!