Description
This Linguine with Clam Sauce recipe combines tender linguine pasta with a flavorful, savory clam sauce made from minced and chopped clams, garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, white wine, and crushed tomatoes. It’s a delicious, hearty seafood pasta dish perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal or special dinner.
Ingredients
Clam Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (6.5-ounce) cans minced clams, drained
- 2 (6.5-ounce) cans chopped clams, drained
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 cup water
Pasta
- 1 pound linguine, cooked al dente
- Grated Romano cheese, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil and garlic: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
- Cook clams and seasonings: Add both minced and chopped clams to the skillet along with crushed red pepper flakes, kosher salt, black pepper, and dried parsley. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the clams are heated through and flavors meld.
- Add and simmer with wine: Pour in the dry white wine and simmer the mixture for about 2 minutes or until the wine reduces slightly, enhancing the sauce’s depth.
- Incorporate tomatoes and water: Stir in crushed tomatoes and water. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to blend the flavors well.
- Serve over linguine and garnish: Immediately spoon the clam sauce over hot cooked linguine. Garnish with grated Romano cheese before serving for an added savory touch.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic and good quality canned clams for the best flavor.
- Adjust crushed red pepper flakes to taste if you prefer a milder or spicier sauce.
- Cooking the linguine al dente is recommended to maintain perfect texture when combined with the sauce.
- For an extra touch, fresh parsley can be sprinkled on top along with Romano cheese.
- Dry white wine is recommended; if unavailable, use a light chicken broth as a substitute.
