Linguine with Clam Sauce Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Feb 07, 2007

My husband and I are both Italian, so everything I make has to be authentic! This recipe is wonderful. I followed the ingredients as written, (except for using olive oil, of course!!) I know the amount of oil and butter may scare some, but it does make the dish. There are other recipes using only clam juice and wine as the base, but I find them not as decadent with lack of substance (much lower in fat and calories though:). I did sautee the garlic first(tons of garlic!), added crushed red pepper, and thickened it with some fresh parmesan at the end. I know some reviewers used cornstarch and flour, and that may have been good, but I was scared to do it! Anyway, thanks for the recipe!

—chef tara

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Most Helpful Critical Review

May 21, 2006

I used OLIVE oil (1/4 cup), 2 tbs. butter, and 4 garlic cloves. I gave it 3 stars with the vegetable oil-try it with olive oil for a 5 star recipe.

—CINDYTM12

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Mar 18, 2005

Excellent. I searched all over the site to find the best linguine with clams recipe, and this one did not disappoint. I used half the amount of olive oil that is recommended, simply because the amount of total fat scared the pants off of me. I subbed half of the pasta cooking water for 1/4 cup of oil. I also used fresh basil, and about four cloves of garlic. Rave reviews from dinner party guests. They practically licked their plates. Enjoy!

—SUEG3

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Aug 11, 2004

Great basic sauce! I tried it once with no changes and it was very good. Last night, for the second try, I used Pepperolio (spiced olive oil) with the butter. I sauteed lots of garlic and a few sprinkles of red pepper flakes in the butter/oil before proceeding. Instead of thickening the sauce with cornstarch I used some finely grated parmesan cheese. Delicious!

—BAJATHECAT

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Jul 28, 2003

This is the best linguine with clam sauce I've ever had. Even better than from a restaurant. And the sauce is so easy - I started the sauce when I started the water for the pasta and they were both ready at the same time.

—JULES5

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Nov 25, 2009

Real easy and tasty. When I want to be ''fancy" I use real little necks and a ''fancier'' recipe (more herbs, wine, etc). But for quick and simple to the table in 15 minutes this is a WINNER of a basic and easy recipe. I only did things a little differently - used olive oil instead of veg. oil and used garlic puree instead of minced garlic - I was out of fresh. And last five minutes added 1/3 cup grated parma cheese to make sauce a little thicker along with a 1/4 pasta water (starchy water helps thicken instead of corn starch). Then I only added the clams the last two minutes or so of cooking so they would not get too chewy. In the time it took to cook the pasta the sauce was ready! Recipe ''adaptions'' aside, this is a great recipe and I already printed a copy to keep it handy for next time. Clams are already on my grocery list again for when I make this again! Thanks Miss Dorothy for helping me find a new twist on one of my old favorites.

—23233

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Jun 10, 2006

I grew up on Spaghetti & Clams, My grandma used to make it all the time. But, This is the best sauce I ever had.

—HENRY3

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Jul 15, 2008

WOW!! Very rich, even with using light butter. Love the deep flavor, surely better than adding white wine. This is our new favorite dinner and so fast to put together- this deserves 10 stars!!! Always take advice of Italians and added the extra garlic, red pepper flakes and parmesan cheese. Even added extra parsley :-)

—MLWiese

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Nutrition

Calories
878 kcal
44%

Carbohydrates
84.6 g
27%

Cholesterol
92 mg
31%

Fat
42.7 g
66%

Fiber
5 g
20%

Protein
37.2 g
74%

Sodium
190 mg
8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Linguine with Clam Sauce

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 878
Calories from Fat: 384

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 42.7g 66 %
Saturated Fat 11.3g 56 %
Cholesterol 92mg 31 %
Sodium 190mg 8 %
Potassium 694mg 19 %
Total Carbohydrates 84.6g 27 %
Dietary Fiber 5g 20 %
Protein 37.2g 74 %
** Sugars 0g
Vitamin A 19 %
Vitamin C 35 %
Calcium 15 %
Iron 302 %
Thiamin 71 %
Niacin 95 %
Vitamin B6 13 %
Magnesium 25 %
Folate 125 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.