Description
Linguine and clams with tomatoes is a vibrant, flavorful, and quick-to-prepare dish that brings the best of the sea and garden together. With fresh clams, sweet cherry tomatoes, and aromatic garlic, this Italian-inspired recipe is a perfect balance of simplicity and sophistication.
Ingredients
12 ounces linguine pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 pound fresh clams, scrubbed (your choice of variety)
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Lemon wedges (for serving)
1/2 cup vegetable broth
Instructions
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the linguine according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, but do not let it burn.
- If using, stir in the red pepper flakes to enhance the flavor.
- Carefully add the vegetable broth to the skillet. Allow it to simmer for about 2-3 minutes, reducing slightly.
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes and clams to the skillet. Stir everything together and cover with a lid. Let it cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the clams open. Discard any clams that do not open.
- Once the clams are opened, add the cooked linguine to the skillet. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to create a light sauce that clings to the pasta.
- Stir in chopped parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for an added burst of flavor.
Notes
If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Reheat in a skillet with a bit of olive oil or pasta water over medium heat until warmed through.
You can substitute linguine with other types of pasta like spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne.
If you prefer a non-alcoholic option, substitute vegetable broth for wine.
For extra flavor, feel free to add more red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne pepper for a spicier dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
