The simplest Linguini with Clams that makes for an incredible meal that feels restaurant quality from the comfort of your own home!
Prep Time5mins
Cook Time15mins
Total Time20mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Keyword: Linguini with Clams, clam pasta, how to make Linguini with Clams, easy Linguini with Clams, pasta with clams, clam sauce pasta
Servings: 4people
Author: Gaby
Ingredients
12ounceslinguini
4tablespoonsbutter unsalted butter
2tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
8clovesgarlicfinely chopped
1tablespoonscalabrian chili paste
¾cupwhite wineSauv Blanc
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
2poundsmanila clamsscrubbed
1/4cupchopped fresh parsleyplus more for garnish
1/4chopped fresh chives
1-2lemonszested and juiced
Instructions
Cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta and return it to the cooking pot.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Once melted, add the garlic and calabrian chili paste and cook until the garlic is fragrant about 60 seconds. Add the wine and pepper, increase the heat slightly, and cook until bubbling, about 2 minutes. Add the clams, increase the heat, cover, and cook just until the clams open, about 3 minutes.
If any clams don’t open, discard them and transfer the opened clams to the pasta pot. Taste the sauce and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
Warm through over medium heat, adding the reserved pasta water as needed to help make it extra saucy. Toss in the parsley, chives, lemon zest and lemon juice. Garnish with extra herbs and serve as needed.