Linguine With Clam Sauce Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Clams

   Rinse the fresh clams under cold water and soak them in salted water for about 30 minutes to remove sand. Drain and set aside.

2. 2

   Cook the Linguine

   In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.

3. 3

   Sauté Garlic and Clams

   In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the clams and stir to combine.

4. 4

   Add Sauce Ingredients

   Pour in the white wine (or crushed tomatoes for red sauce) and add the red pepper flakes. Cover the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the clams have opened. Discard any clams that do not open.

5. 5

   Combine with Linguine

   Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and toss to combine with the clam sauce. If the mixture is too dry, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.

6. 6

   Garnish and Serve

   Remove from heat, season with salt and black pepper to taste, and stir in chopped parsley. Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.