Clams and Linguine Recipe

 
   


A great traditional pasta recipe everyone should learn. It was a common dish my mother made growing up and now I pass it onto you.
 

This recipe uses canned clams because they are just easier to use than trying to find fresh clams at a market. My mother made this recipe frequently growing up, and it is one of my father's favorite recipes she makes. I hope it becomes a favorite in your household as well. It is very easy and can be made in less than 30 minutes!

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  Serves: 6-8  
     
 
 

 
  Ingredients   Italian Name  
  1 pound of linguini pasta   pasta  
  1 or 2 cans of chopped clams with the juice   vongole  
  2 garlic cloves chopped or minced   aglio  
  3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil   olio di oliva  
  salt   sale  
  1 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley - or 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley (optional)   prezzemolo  
  red pepper flakes (optional)   fiocchi di pepe rosso  
  Romano or Parmesan Cheese   romano formaggio  
         
  Instructions      
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and add in your linguini.
2. Stir to prevent clumping.
3. Meanwhile as water is coming to a boil, in a large sauce pan heat the olive oil over low/medium heat.
4. Add in the garlic and red pepper flakes (if you are using the pepper flakes) and simmer for 3 minutes - do not let it burn!
5. Add in the clams and their juices. Stir.
6. Add a dash of salt and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
7. Add in the parsley (if desired) the last 5 to 8 minutes.
8. Drain the pasta (reserving some to add to sauce if pasta is too dry) when ready, and mix together with the sauce.
9. Top with grated cheese and enjoy!
   
  TIP #1: You can serve the red pepper flakes seperately because this will change the flavor. Therefore, I suggest having it on the table unless you know you want to cook with it.
  TIP #2: If you do not have parsley, do not worry about it. This is a recipe which will still taste good.
  Tip #3: Serve with salad, fresh bread and even antipasto.
   
 
   
   
   
               
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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