Linguine with Clam Sauce
Prep 20 min ∙ Cook 12 min ∙ Makes 4 servings ∙ Difficulty Easy ∙ Source Allrecipes.com
Ingredients
- 10 fresh clams (optional)
- 2 (6.5 ounce) cans chopped clams, with juice
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 3/5 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup olive oil (extra virgin or preference)
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- Flat leaf (Italian) parsley, chopped, to taste
- Basil, chopped, to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- lemon (optional)
- 1 (16 ounce) package linguini pasta
Directions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook pasta to al dente.
2. Add 1 Tbps of the olive oil to a saucepan, heated to medium, and add the red pepper flakes to tame the spiciness. 1-2 min.
3. Add garlic (and fresh clams if available), stir 30 seconds.
3. Combine butter, rest of olive oil, chopped clams with juice, parsley, basil, and pepper in a large saucepan. Slowly sift 3/4 tbsp of corn starch into sauce to thicken.
4. Serve warm over pasta.
5. Top with any of the following: fresh parsley, basil, black pepper, parmesan cheese, fresh squeezed lemon, crusty bread slices
Nutritional Info
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%