Linguine with White Clam Sauce

Health score
10%
Linguine with White Clam Sauce
26 min.
6
449kcal

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If you're looking to impress your family and friends with a delightful seafood dish, look no further than this Linguine with White Clam Sauce. Ready in just 26 minutes, this recipe offers a perfect blend of flavors that will transport your taste buds straight to the coast. With every bite, you'll experience the harmony of tender clams, aromatic garlic, and a hint of citrus from freshly squeezed lemon juice.

This dish beautifully balances simplicity and sophistication, making it ideal for both casual lunches or more formal dinner gatherings. The umami-rich anchovies melt seamlessly into the sauce, enhancing the depth of flavors without overpowering the delicate clams. If you're a fan of a little heat, the optional crushed red pepper gives it that perfect kick to awaken your senses.

This recipe is not just a feast for the palate but also a healthy option, with a modest caloric breakdown of 449 kcal per serving, making it a delicious yet guilt-free choice for any occasion. The combination of fresh parsley and oregano adds a vibrant touch, while the use of high-quality olive oil and white wine elevates the dish to restaurant-quality status in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to dive into this exquisite bowl of Linguine with White Clam Sauce—a dish that promises not only to satisfy your hunger but also to create beautiful memories around the dinner table.

Ingredients

  • fillet anchovy 
  • 19.5 oz clams drained chopped canned ()
  • pinch pepper red crushed
  • 0.3 cup parsley fresh chopped
  • large cloves garlic minced
  •  juice of lemon finely grated
  • pound pasta 
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • 0.5 teaspoon oregano dried
  • servings salt and pepper 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted
  • tablespoons white wine 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • pot

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook linguine until 2 minutes short of aldente, about 8 minutes, or as package label directs.
  2. While pasta is cooking, warm olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter melts.
  3. Add anchovies, garlic and crushed red pepper, if desired, and cook, stirring, until anchovies melt, about 1 minute.
  4. Add lemon zest and juice, oregano, wine, half of parsley and clam juice. Bring to a boil and cook until thickened, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes.
  5. Add clams; stir for 1 minute.
  6. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water.
  7. Drain pasta and add to skillet along with remaining parsley, tossing until pasta has absorbed most of the sauce, 2 to 3 minutes.
  8. Serve immediately. (If sauce is too thick, add a splash of pasta cooking water and toss.)

Nutrition Facts

Calories449kcal
Protein11.78%
Fat35.27%
Carbs52.95%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.17
Glycemic Load
23.08
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
15.352608482475%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.06mg
Epicatechin
0.04mg
Eriodictyol
0.24mg
Hesperetin
0.75mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Apigenin
7.19mg
Luteolin
0.05mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.53mg
Quercetin
0.07mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:449.06kcal
22.45%
Fat:17.31g
26.63%
Saturated Fat:4.35g
27.19%
Carbohydrates:58.48g
19.49%
Net Carbohydrates:55.82g
20.3%
Sugar:2.28g
2.53%
Cholesterol:16.58mg
5.53%
Sodium:213.93mg
9.3%
Alcohol:0.77g
100%
Alcohol %:0.76%
100%
Protein:13.01g
26.02%
Selenium:53.83µg
76.89%
Vitamin K:63.44µg
60.42%
Manganese:0.77mg
38.26%
Vitamin B12:1.59µg
26.57%
Phosphorus:185.37mg
18.54%
Vitamin E:2.11mg
14.05%
Copper:0.25mg
12.42%
Magnesium:48.12mg
12.03%
Fiber:2.66g
10.65%
Vitamin B3:1.98mg
9.88%
Iron:1.74mg
9.64%
Vitamin A:449.14IU
8.98%
Zinc:1.29mg
8.57%
Vitamin C:7mg
8.48%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.53%
Potassium:230.93mg
6.6%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.42%
Folate:21.4µg
5.35%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.18%
Vitamin B5:0.41mg
4.14%
Calcium:40.42mg
4.04%
Source:My Recipes