Linguini with White Clam Sauce Recipe
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Linguini with White Clam Sauce

By: Betty Sozio 
"This clam sauce is very creamy and there is no butter in it. I get requests for this all the time."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (57)

What to Drink?
Wine Pinot Grigio
Cocktail Bloody Mary
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams, drained with juice reserved
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons white wine
  • 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic until soft and translucent. Stir in flour, then the reserved clam juice. Gradually blend in the milk. Stir in wine and parsley. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes, or until sauce thickens. Mix in the clams. Spoon over cooked pasta.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 744 | Total Fat: 19.8g | Cholesterol: 69mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2006 by SARBAR   view full review
Very good! Only differences I did was use a can of evaporated fat free milk (gives sauces a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2003 by CHARLOTTESOMETIMES   view full review
this would be good for children, but i found it a bit bland. much better once i added more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2003 by 7BUDGIES   view full review
We really enjoyed this sauce. I used apple juice for the white wine as I didn't have any at...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 9, 2007 by Rose   view full review
Great recipe! My one very small variation was that I added an extra can (10 oz) of whole baby...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2008 by KRANEY   view full review
Wonderful! This was my first time to make clam sauce, and it was so good! I cut down on the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2005 by HONEYMAID   view full review
This recipe is easy to prepare, delicious and the ratio of linguine/sauce is perfect! The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2007 by emh109   view full review
Great recipe, very easy to make and quick too. I modify it a little by adding about 4 tbsp...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2007 by Courtney   view full review
Really good recipe, but I recommend using less clam juice and more wine so it doesn't have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2007 by LINDA MCLEAN   view full review
This was really different from how I'm used to making this dish, but we all enjoyed it very...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2008 by sara   view full review
I really enjoyed this recipe it's quick and easy and i have at least made it a dozen times.You...

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