Linguine Alla Vongole Recipe
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
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 6
