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A large oval dish of linguine and clams, garnished with chopped parsley and herbs, sits on a wooden surface. A serving fork is placed in the pasta. Bottles, a white bowl, and a small dish are in the background.

Linguine and Clams

Linguine and clams is a classic Italian dish and this is the way my grandmother taught me to make it. We usually serve this during the feast of the seven fishes on Christmas eve but it's the perfect meal any night of the week. Now, Italians rarely serve this dish with grated cheese; however, we are rule breakers over here in this family and it is absolutely delicious smothered in pecorino romano. Let's make it!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 people
Calories 436 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp Calabrian Chili Oil
  • 1 stick salted butter divided
  • 16 oz raw chopped sea clams drained
  • 1 lb linguine
  • 1 cup Italian White Wine
  • 1 cup clam juice
  • 3/4 cups pasta water
  • 1 tsp oregano flakes
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 7-8 garlic cloves chopped
  • salt & cracked black pepper to taste
  • About 1 oz of fresh basil ripped up
  • Garnish: Pecorino Romano fresh parsley and basil

Instructions
 

  • In a skillet with high sides heat up ¼ cup olive oil and Calabrian chili oil at medium heat. Start boiling linguini in a pot of heavily salted water.
  • Sauté the garlic, parsley, oregano, chili flakes, salt, pepper, and 4 tbsp of butter. Once fragrant & golden deglaze with a cup or so of white wine. Simmer for a few minutes.
  • Add the clam juice and simmer for another 3-5 minutes. Add the clams into the skillet. They get tough if cooked too long. They only take 2-3 minutes. So, add a couple minutes before the pasta is ready to go in.
  • Add in another 2 tbsp of olive oil & fresh basil
  • Remove the linguini from the boiling water 2 minutes before the box indicates. Add it into the skillet. Toss together. add 4 tbsp of butter on top of the linguini and let it melt in. Simmer 2-3 minutes. Serve, garnish, and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 436kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 12gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 162mgPotassium: 271mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 338IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 2mg
Keyword christmas, clams, easy, family dinner, holiday, linguine and clams, Pasta, seafood
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