Linguini With White Clams Sauce Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Clam Sauce
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, fill with water and bring to a rolling boil. Add a generous amount of salt to the water.
- 2
Cook Linguini
Add 12 oz of linguini to the boiling water. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the linguini and set aside.
Preparing Clam Sauce
- 4
Clean Clams
Rinse the fresh clams under cold water and scrub the shells to remove any dirt or sand.
- 5
Sauté Garlic
In a large skillet, heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 4 teaspoons of minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 6
Add Clams and Wine
Add the cleaned clams to the skillet along with 1 cup of dry white wine. Cover the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes, until the clams open.
- 7
Season the Sauce
Once the clams have opened, stir in 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix well.
- 8
