Reviewed: Mar. 17, 2012

Best. L & C recipe. ever. didn't change a thing. Reduce amount of pasta if you like more sauce.

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Reviewed: Oct. 16, 2011

A reviewer states that the clams will become rubbery if cooked for 20 minutes - if they were fresh clams, this would be true but canned clams are not going to get rubbery from cooking. As a matter of fact because they are already cooked, brined and canned, they will become less rubbery as they absorb more liquid during the cooking process. One reviewer who as acutally made the recipe states this as well. This is a GOOD recipe! I didn't add mushrooms or fresh parsley (used 1 tsp of dried) and it was FABULoUs!! I also added a bit of kosher salt (1/4 tsp) to the clam sauce as it was cooking and LOTS of salt to the pasta water. It was perfect! Don't expect an alfredo style "sauce" that you are going to sop up with bread - that's not what linguine and clams is! If you like REAL linguine and clams -try this recipe and don't be afraid to follow it as written. I will make this again and again - we loved it!

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CookingSherri

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

Living In: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 26, 2011

I thought this was great! I used fresh clams and steamed them in the sauce (obviously omitting the juice from the canned clams). Once open I removed them then added the sour cream and parsley then poured the whole pan back over the pasta and clams. I did need to continue to cook the sauce for a while to reduce and thicken it.

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Becky

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Feb. 24, 2011

It seemed like such a good recipe on paper, but the flavor was rather bland and disappointing to our taste buds. However, it was still good enough that I am willing to try and experiment with some different herbs - if I do, I will definitely make much smaller quantities.

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ChrisW

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Living In: Chewelah, Washington, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 15, 2010

Nice base recipe. Scaled down to 4 servings and doubled mushrooms, added a very large chopped green Chili, (sauteed in olive oil instead of butter) used dried parsley, and added enough sour cream to give it a nice texture. Used 1 can of clams. Served mixed with whole wheat angel hair, it was delicious.

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Cowgirl Chrissy

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

Living In: Phoenix, Arizona, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 18, 2010

Really enjoyed this! Great flavor and both my young children like it! Don't expect a think white sauce - it is more of a coating. I added some thickner to create a sauce, and that worked well. I am considering reducing the butter next time.

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peterson1998

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Apr. 2, 2010

very good, next time I will try half unsalted and half salted butter

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Alberto Ledes

Reviewed: Mar. 18, 2010

This is good! For anyone worried about overcooking the clams, pfft. Canned clams are cooked and brined to the point that it would take an act of God to change their texture - it really doesn't matter when you add them. If you are expecting a "sauce" you won't get it. This recipe is more like a flavor coating for the pasta, clams and mushrooms. I was worried it would be too salty, but I actually ended up having to add salt after tossing the pasta. I also added some nutmeg, which was nice. For reheating, you may want to add a little olive oil for "cling". The guys LOVED this; I liked it. Thanks for the recipe!

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SunnyByrd

Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 27, 2009

This was great and couldn't be easier. My husband loved it and so did I.

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Debbie

Reviewed: Aug. 28, 2009

Fabulous! I never made a clam sauce w/sour cream before but it really added to the flavor. My kids LOVED it...and the are finicky eaters! Easy. And, regarding the reader who claimed she didn't even make the recipe but gave it a bad rating...shame on you. Don't rate something until you've tried it!

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