Linguine with Steamed Clams has to be one of my favourite Italian seafood recipes. The softness of the clams with al dente pasta in gentle sauce is hard to beat. Served with a glass of chilled white wine makes this a romantic dinner regardless. Also this meal only takes 20 minutes to cook, there is no reason not to give it a go. I often serve this with Italian Tomato and Bread Salad – Panzanella for the texture contrast. Alternatively try Asparagus Salad – Asparagi in Insalata when I want to impress. Also one salad that I never thought would work but seriously does is Olive Salad – Insalata di Olive. Naturally good old fashioned Garlic Bread is a must with this Linguine with Steamed Clams.
Linguine with Steamed Clams
Lovely simple Italian clam recipe. The original recipe usese fresh littleneck or cherrystone clams, but I use what I can buy locally and the dish is superb.
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Servings: 4 people
Calories: 969kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry white wine chicken stock
- 1/2 cup shallots finely chopped
- 4-6 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 fresh bay leaf laurel
- 2 cups tomatoes chopped
- 1/4 cup Extra Virgin olive oil
- 4 lbs clams scrubbed
- 1/2 cup parsley chopped
- 1 lb linguine cooked
- 1 pinch salt to taste
- 1 pinch ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, olive oil, salt, and pepper and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.2 cups tomatoes, 1/4 cup Extra Virgin olive oil, 1 pinch salt, 1 pinch ground pepper
- Add the clams and simmer covered, stirring once or twice, until the clams open, 4 to 8 minutes depending on the size of the clams and the pot.4 lbs clams
- Discard any unopened clams.
- Add the parsley and pasta and toss gently to combine.1/2 cup parsley, 1 lb linguine
Nutrition
Calories: 969kcal | Carbohydrates: 110g | Protein: 75g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 155mg | Sodium: 430mg | Potassium: 1979mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g