For a richer flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce. Fresh clams can be substituted for canned; be sure to steam them open and reserve the clam liquor. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice just before serving brightens the flavors. Serve with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
The Best Clam Sauce
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PREP TIME5 mins
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COOK TIME35 mins
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TOTAL TIME40 mins
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SERVING4 People
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VIEWS967
Transport yourself to the Italian coast with this luscious clam sauce, a symphony of briny clams, fragrant garlic, and delicate white wine, coating perfectly al dente linguine. A simple yet elegant dish that's sure to impress.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate74 g
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Cholesterol185 mg
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Fiber4 g
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Protein61 g
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Saturated Fat16 g
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Sodium594 mg
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Sugar3 g
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Fat39 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View Gather the ingredients. (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View 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. (15 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic in hot oil until onions are translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain cans of minced clams, reserving 1/2 of the juice. (10 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View Stir clams, reserved juice, butter, wine, salt, and pepper into onion mixture. Simmer until sauce has reduced by 1/3 and has thickened, about 20 minutes. (25 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View Spoon clam sauce over linguine and serve immediately. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. (5 minutes)
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Lauretta Bode
Jun 5, 2025I added a little bit of lemon juice at the end, as suggested, and it really brightened up the dish.
Jacky Anderson
Jun 3, 2025I've made this clam sauce several times, and it's always a hit. My family loves it!
Alfred Koepp
Jun 29, 2024I used canned chopped clams, but I imagine it would be even better with fresh clams.
Marquis Zieme
Feb 11, 2024I had some leftover sauce, and it was delicious the next day as well!
Jay Hagenes
Jan 9, 2024The tip about reserving pasta water is genius! It really helps to create a creamy sauce.
Enrique Halvorson
Nov 20, 2023Adding a pinch of red pepper flakes gives it a nice kick!
Candace Rippin
Apr 1, 2023This recipe is fantastic! The clam sauce was so flavorful, and it was surprisingly easy to make.
Ebba Cummerata
Dec 14, 2022The instructions were very clear and easy to follow, even for a beginner cook like me.
Kaden Johns
Jun 15, 2022This recipe is a keeper!