Linguine with White Clam Sauce

Serves 4 to 6
Time 15 min
Linguine with White Clam Sauce

This simple-to-prepare dish features fresh clams and linguine in an aromatic white wine broth. Remember to discard any clams that have not opened in the cooking process.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
Low FatLow Fat
Sugar ConsciousSugar Conscious

Ingredients

    1 poundfresh linguine
    2 cupsdry white wine
    1bay leaf
    3 clovesgarlic, thinly sliced
    1/4 teaspoonground black pepper
    3 1/2 poundsfresh clams such as littlenecks (about 32 total)
    1/2 cupchopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
    Extra-virgin olive oil for garnish (optional)
    1/4 teaspoonfine sea salt

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Method

Cook fresh pasta in boiling salted water following package instructions until al dente, about 4 minutes. 


Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water and drain pasta.


Meanwhile, in a medium pot bring white wine to a simmer over medium heat. 


Add bay leaf and garlic, salt and pepper. 


Add clams and cover the pot. Cook 4 to 6 minutes, shaking the pot from time to time, until all or most clams open. Cover to keep warm.


Discard any clams that have not opened. 


Add pasta and parsley to clams and toss. 


Add a little of the reserved pasta water to to moisten the pasta as needed. 


Drizzle with oil if desired and serve immediately.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

310

Total Fat

2g

Saturated Fat

0g

Cholesterol

40mg

Sodium

190mg

Total Carbohydrate

35g

Dietary Fiber

2g

Total Sugars

1g

Protein

21g

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