Linguine with Clams Recipe
A delicious and easy linguine with clams recipe, perfect for a weeknight dinner. This recipe uses fresh clams for maximum flavor.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound linguine pasta
- 2 pounds littleneck clams, scrubbed
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 cup dry white wine
- 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook linguine according to package directions.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add clams and white wine to the pot. Cover and cook until clams open, about 5-7 minutes. Discard any clams that do not open.
- Drain pasta and add it to the pot with the clams. Toss to combine.
- Stir in parsley, salt, and pepper. Serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.