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5 Star Italian Linguine Alle Vongole (Linguine With Clam Sauce)

February 7, 2019 by Grace 2 Comments

Linguine With Clam Sauce with salad in the background

How can such a simple preparation with a few simple ingredients turn out such an amazing dish? I keep asking myself that every time I make Linguine With Clam Sauce for dinner. This pasta dish, which is said to originate from the southern coastline of Italy (Campania), is one of my go to dinners for several reasons: it is delicious, budget friendly, quick and easy, and as a runner I can easily load up on my carbs!

Linguine With Clam Sauce
One of my favorite dishes to eat the night before I run!

Because I love my food a bit on the spicy side, I add a couple (well, maybe 3) red or green Thai chilis to this dish. The chilis give it quite a kick, and also the reds add a beautiful color as well. If you like things spicy but don’t have any Thai chilis available, you could also add some red pepper flakes.

Here in the US we generally call this dish Linguine With Clam Sauce. However, I think Linguine Alle Vongole sounds so much better. 🙂 I truly believe that once you try this dish, you’ll want it to end up back on your plate again soon.

Delicious Clam Sauce simmering on the stove

Treat yourself to this taste of Southern Italy tonight!

Linguine With Clam Sauce, Parsley, and Parmesan

You may also enjoy these other pasta recipes:

  • Linguine With Delicious Parsley Pesto
  • Linguine With Pancetta and Peas
  • Puglian Orecchiette With Broccoli

By the way? Do you want the secret to silky smooth pasta sauce? Watch this video. 🙂

Reserved Pasta Water is Key 🙂

Thanks for visiting and I would be grateful if you would share this recipe or comment below! 🙂

Linguine With Clam Sauce, Parsley, and Parmesan

5 Star Linguine Alle Vongole (Linguine With Clam Sauce)

Easy to prepare, budget friendly, and absolutely delicious!  This dish originates from the southern Italian coast.  Enjoy this taste of Campania tonight for dinner!
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Pasta
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz linguine I used Skinner’s; you can also use 16 oz linguine
  • 2 6.5 oz cans chopped clams in their juices I used Snow’s; if using 16 oz linguine use 3 cans of clams
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 Thai chilis minced; leave these out for a milder dish
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • handful parsley chopped
  • 1/4 ts salt plus additional salt to taste
  • 1/4 ts pepper plus additional pepper to taste
  • parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup reserved pasta water collected just prior to pasta finishing cooking

Instructions
 

  • Heat up water for pasta and cook according to pasta directions
  • While the water is heating up for your pasta, set your skillet to medium and add butter and olive oil.  Once the butter is melted, add garlic and chilis, stir, and continue heating for about 3 minutes
    Butter, Olive Oil, Garlic, and Chilis for Linguine With Clam Sauce
  • Add clams with all their juices, 1/4 ts salt, and 1/4 ts pepper.  Bring to the boil, then reduce to a low simmer until your pasta is ready
  • Just before draining your pasta at the end of the pasta cooking time, reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water. Then drain your pasta, and add to the clam sauce.  Stir well, and add additional salt and pepper to taste. Add a bit of reserved pasta water if the pasta is too dry for your liking. This will loosen up the pasta and make it silky smooth. Add little by little until you are happy. 🙂
  • Garnish with parsley and parmesan cheese

Notes

Top this linguine with clam sauce with a generous amount of parmesan, if desired.   Try a wine from the Campania region of Italy with this dish, such as Taurasi (red),  or Fiano di Avellino (white) with this dish and enjoy a taste of Southern Italy!

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  1. Jason McCaig

    July 27, 2020 at 8:42 pm

    5 stars
    You guys just made me look like a star. Thank you for putting up such a quality top notch extraordinary recipe. I cannot thank you enough.

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    • Grace

      July 28, 2020 at 2:35 pm

      Hey Jason! Wow…you made my day! I can’t tell you how happy I am that you enjoyed this recipe and thank you so much for taking the time to comment I am truly grateful! All the best take good care! Grace

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