Make this easy classic Linguine in White Clam Sauce Recipe that is sure to be a family favorite!
Ingredients
12fresh clams
3finely minced cloves of garlic
1/2small diced shallot
2ouncesof unsalted butter
2tablespoonsof chopped fresh parsley
2tablespoonsof chopped fresh oregano
1cupof white wine
3cupsof clam juice
1cupof cooked clams, substitute with 8 ounce can of chopped clams
1poundof linguine pasta
Kosher salt to taste
crushed red pepper flakes to taste
Instructions
In a large hot saute pan with 1/2 ounce of butter add in the garlic and shallots to caramelize. Once brown deglaze with white wine and cook until it is almost gone.
Next, add in the clam stock and reduce the amount of liquid by one half. Season with salt and turn the heat down to a low simmer and add in clams.
While the clams are cooking add the linguine to a large pot of boiling salted water and cook until al dente, 10 to 12 minutes.
Once the pasta is done, add it to the pan with clams and clam juice. Finish off the pasta with cooked clams, crushed red pepper flakes, 1 1/2 ounces of butter, fresh herbs and salt and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
Pour the pasta into a bowl and serve with Italian bread.