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Easy Linguine with Clams

A classic Italian seafood pasta made with fresh clams, garlic, white wine, and linguine in a light, flavorful sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: Italian, Seafood
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta & Sauce
  • 12 oz linguine pasta
  • 2 lbs fresh clams scrubbed
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic sliced
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 0.75 cup dry white wine
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Deep skillet with lid
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Cook linguine in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve pasta water and drain.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and gently sauté garlic until fragrant.
  3. Add red pepper flakes and white wine, simmer briefly.
  4. Add clams, cover, and cook until opened.
  5. Stir in butter, lemon zest, and juice.
  6. Add linguine and toss with sauce, using pasta water as needed.
  7. Finish with parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Discard any clams that do not open during cooking.