Description
Clams and Linguine is a simple and flavorful pasta dish that combines tender linguine with savory clams cooked in a garlic-infused olive oil and clam juice sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal that feels a bit special and elegant.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pasta
- 1 16-ounce package linguine
For the Sauce
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3 6.5-ounce cans chopped or minced clams in juice
- 1 8-ounce bottle clam juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
For Garnish
- Fresh parsley (optional)
- Dairy free Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the linguine: Prepare the linguine according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside once ready.
- Heat the olive oil: In a small saucepan, warm the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
- Sauté aromatics: Add the minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), and dried basil to the olive oil. Cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add clams and clam juice: Pour in the chopped clams with their juice and the 8-ounce bottle of clam juice. Stir to combine well.
- Simmer sauce: Reduce the heat to low and let the clam mixture gently simmer while your pasta finishes cooking. This allows flavors to meld without overcooking the clams.
- Combine pasta and sauce: Once the linguine is cooked and drained, toss it directly with the clam sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve and garnish: Plate the linguine with clams and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Top with dairy-free Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast for an added flavor boost if you like.
Notes
- This dish is one of the quickest and easiest pasta meals you can prepare, ready in about 20 minutes.
- The flavor is bright, garlicky, and slightly spicy if you opt to include crushed red pepper flakes.
- Using canned clams and clam juice makes this recipe convenient without sacrificing authentic taste.
- Serve this for a special weeknight dinner that feels both homey and a bit sophisticated.
- To keep it dairy-free, omit Parmesan or use nutritional yeast as a topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 262 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 123 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.001 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 2 mg
