Linguine With Clam Sauce

This quick and elegant Linguine with Clam Sauce is a perfect weeknight dinner that feels like a restaurant treat. The rich heavy cream base melds beautifully with the briny sweetness of chopped clams, while fresh thyme and onion salt add aromatic depth without overwhelming the delicate seafood flavor. The sauce is silky and smooth, coating every strand of the al dente linguine. It&# 226;ÂÂs simple enough to throw together in under 30 minutes but sophisticated enough to impress guests. Serve with a crusty bread to soak up the extra sauce and a side of steamed green beans for a balanced meal.

Cuisine: Italian

Courses: Sauces & Condiments

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 2

Calories: 394.5

Description

This quick and elegant Linguine with Clam Sauce is a perfect weeknight dinner that feels like a restaurant treat. The rich heavy cream base melds beautifully with the briny sweetness of chopped clams, while fresh thyme and onion salt add aromatic depth without overwhelming the delicate seafood flavor. The sauce is silky and smooth, coating every strand of the al dente linguine. It&# 226;ÂÂs simple enough to throw together in under 30 minutes but sophisticated enough to impress guests. Serve with a crusty bread to soak up the extra sauce and a side of steamed green beans for a balanced meal.

Ingredients

3/4 cup Heavy Cream
3/4 teaspoon Onion Salt
1/2 teaspoon Thyme Leaves
13 ounce Chopped Clams (canned), drained, liquid reserved
8 ounce Cooked, Drained Linguine

Directions

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook linguine according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining.
2
While the pasta cooks, pour the heavy cream into a large skillet over medium heat.
3
Add the onion salt and thyme leaves to the cream, stirring gently to combine.
4
Add the chopped clams and their reserved juice to the skillet.
5
Simmer the sauce gently for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Do not boil vigorously.
6
Add the drained linguine to the skillet with the clam sauce.
7
Toss the pasta thoroughly with the sauce, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
8
Divide among plates and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 394.5kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21.1g33%
Saturated Fat 10.9g55%
Cholesterol 134.0mg45%
Sodium 2435.3mg102%
Total Carbohydrate 9.8g4%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g1%
Sugars 2.8g
Protein 40.0g80%

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

Note

Use the juice from the can of clams to enhance the seafood flavor in the sauce.

If the sauce becomes too thick, thin it with a little reserved pasta water or additional cream.

For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream, though the texture will be less rich.

Keywords: linguine, clam sauce, seafood pasta, cream sauce, italian dinner, quick pasta, thyme, heavy cream, easy seafood, weeknight meal, canned clams, pasta recipe, creamy pasta, simple dinner

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