Linguine & Clams Recipe
Fresh manila clams in a garlic & oil white wine sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Seafood
Sauce
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
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Reserve Pasta Water
Before draining the pasta, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water. Then, drain the linguine and set aside.
Clams and Sauce
- 3
Clean the Clams
Rinse the manila clams under cold water, scrubbing the shells with a brush to remove any dirt or sand. Discard any clams that are open and do not close when tapped.
- 4
Sauté Garlic
In a large skillet or pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until it becomes fragrant but not browned.
- 5
Add Clams and Wine
Add the cleaned clams to the skillet along with the dry white wine and red pepper flakes. Cover the pan and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the clams open up.
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Season and Serve
Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and season with black pepper to taste. Serve immediately in bowls, ensuring each serving has plenty of clams and sauce.
