Jul 14 2026
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Linguine Alla Vongole Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Sautéed clams made with a white wine garlic sauce

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Clam Sauce

Method

Pasta Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Linguine

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Reserve Pasta Water

    Before draining the pasta, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water. Then drain the linguine and set aside.

Clam Sauce Preparation

  1. 3

    Clean the Clams

    Rinse the fresh clams under cold running water to remove any sand or grit. Discard any clams that are open and do not close when tapped.

  2. 4

    Sauté Garlic

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

  3. 5

    Add Clams and Wine

    Add the cleaned clams and dry white wine to the skillet. Stir in 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.

  4. 6

    Combine Pasta and Sauce

    Add the cooked linguine to the skillet with the clams. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to create a light sauce. Adjust seasoning with black pepper and fold in the chopped parsley.

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