Linguine with Clam Sauce

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This linguine with clam sauce is an easy, inexpensive meal. Try the clam sauce over any pasta; lemon-pepper linguine is especially tasty. You can stretch the sauce for larger portions by adding 1/2 cup of chicken broth.

Submitted by Dorothy Rinaldi
Updated on November 12, 2024
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A large serving of linguine with clam sauce garnished with chopped parsley
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 (16 ounce) package linguini pasta

  • 2 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams, with juice

  • ½ cup vegetable oil

  • ¼ cup butter

  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley

  • ¼ tablespoon dried basil

  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic

  • ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Ingredients to make linguine with clam sauce

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  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.

    A metal colander with cooked linguine pasta

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  3. While the pasta is cooking, combine clams with juice, oil, butter, parsley, basil, garlic, and pepper in a large saucepan.

    A pot with clams in juice, oil, butter, parsley, basil, garlic, and pepper

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  4. Cook over medium heat until boiling.

    A small pot of clam sauce with butter, garlic, and herbs

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  5. Serve warm clam sauce over pasta.

    A large serving of linguine with clam sauce garnished with chopped parsley

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

878 Calories
43g Fat
85g Carbs
37g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 878
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 43g 55%
Saturated Fat 11g 57%
Cholesterol 92mg 31%
Sodium 190mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 85g 31%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Protein 37g 74%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 120mg 9%
Iron 30mg 168%
Potassium 694mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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