Linguine Alle Vongole

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
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Classic Italian pasta with clams, garlic, and white wine
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Linguine Alle Vongole

Author: chefs-mate Cooking Method: Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 55.5

Description

This classic Italian dish combines tender linguine with briny hard-shell clams in a light, aromatic sauce. The simplicity of the ingredients allows the natural sweetness of the seafood to shine through, enhanced by fragrant garlic, olive oil, and a splash of dry white wine. Fresh parsley adds a vibrant green finish and herbal note. It is an elegant yet easy meal, perfect for a romantic dinner or a sophisticated weeknight feast. The key is not to overcook the clams, ensuring they remain plump and juicy. Serve immediately with crusty bread to soak up the delicious juices.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the linguine.
  2. Place clams and 1/4 cup water in a large heavy pan.
  3. Cover and simmer just until clams pop open (5 to 10 minutes).
  4. Discard any clams that do not open.
  5. When cool enough to handle, remove clams from shells and set aside.
  6. Save a few clams in shells for garnish if desired.
  7. Strain clam broth through a piece of dampened muslin to remove grit.
  8. Cook linguine in boiling salted water according to package directions until al dente.
  9. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain the pasta.
  10. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
  11. Add finely chopped onion and saut&# 195;© until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  12. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
  13. Pour in dry white wine and the strained clam broth.
  14. Simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
  15. Add the cooked linguine and shucked clams to the skillet.
  16. Toss gently to coat the pasta with the sauce, adding pasta water if needed to loosen.
  17. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  18. Remove from heat and stir in chopped fresh parsley.
  19. Serve immediately, garnished with reserved clams in shells if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 55.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.1g2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 19.5mg7%
Sodium 561.0mg24%
Total Carbohydrate 2.0g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.4g
Protein 9.0g18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: italian, pasta, clams, linguine, seafood, garlic, white wine, parsley, dinner, quick, easy, authentic, briny, olive oil
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