Linguine with White Clam Sauce Recipe | Simple and Flavorful
Linguine with White Clam Sauce is a classic Italian dish that is both simple and flavorful. Made with fresh clams, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and herbs, this pasta recipe is a favorite among seafood lovers. The secret to this dish lies in the quality of the clams - make sure to choose fresh clams and discard any that are not tightly closed. The combination of garlic, anchovies, and dry oregano creates a fragrant and savory sauce that pairs perfectly with the tender clams. The linguine pasta is cooked in salted water to perfection and then tossed in the clam sauce, allowing the pasta to absorb all the flavors. A drizzle of raw olive oil and a sprinkle of fresh parsley add the final touches to this delicious meal. Serve the Linguine with White Clam Sauce hot and enjoy a truly authentic Italian dining experience.
Ingredients:
- Linguine pasta
- Fresh clams
- Garlic
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Anchovies
- Dry oregano
- White wine
- Salt
- Pepperoncino (optional)
- Fresh parsley
Cooking steps:
- Cook linguine pasta in salted water until al dente.
- In a separate pan, heat olive oil and sauté sliced garlic until golden.
- Add clams, anchovies, and dry oregano to the pan.
- Pour in white wine and let the clams open.
- Remove clams from the pan and set aside.
- Add cooked linguine to the sauce and toss to coat.
- Drizzle raw olive oil over the pasta and add chopped parsley.
- Return the clams to the pan and gently mix.
- Serve the Linguine with White Clam Sauce hot and enjoy!
