Linguine with Clam Sauce is a classic Italian dinner. Delicious clams in a savory tomato sauce, this easy meal will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Linguine with Clam Sauce
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I’ve always been a lover of seafood. Ever since I was a little kid, if there was an opportunity to eat seafood, I was all over it! And being an Italian-American gal, clam sauce over pasta was an absolute favorite.
Now at most Italian restaurants, you’ll often see two types of clam sauce, white clam sauce and red clam sauce. Both are seriously delicious. But today I’ll be focusing on a red clam sauce recipe. Tomatoes and seafood go together so perfectly, and with my ongoing love affair with Tuttorosso Tomatoes.
Great tomatoes for a delicious sauce
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Tips for making clam sauce
- Don’t skimp on the garlic, it adds amazing flavor to the sauce.
- I personally like a mix of minced and chopped canned clams because I like both textures. If you’re a person that doesn’t love the texture of clams then stick to 4 cans of minced clams.
- If you don’t drink, you can always add chicken broth or even clam juice from the cans in place of it (although this will definitely give it a fishier flavor). That said, I think it tastes best with the wine, and the alcohol cooks off.
Can you use the juice from canned clams?
I prefer not to because I like a more subtle clam flavor, but as I mentioned above, you can use clam juice in place of wine if you don’t drink or if you want a fishier flavor.
Can you eat leftover clams?
Yes you can.
Do you need to rinse canned clams?
Nope, I’ve never found the need.
How long does linguine and clam sauce last?
The leftovers last for 2 days covered in the refrigerator.
Ingredients for making red linguine and clam sauce
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Canned clams
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt
- Ground black pepper
- Dried parsley
- White wine
- Tuttorosso Crushed Tomatoes Chunky Style in Puree with Sweet Basil
- Water
- Linguine
- Romano cheese
Ingredients to prep ahead:
- Peel garlic
- Parboil pasta
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Linguine with Clam Sauce is a classic Italian dinner. Delicious clams in a savory tomato sauce, this easy meal will have everyone coming back for seconds!
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans minced clams, drained
- 2 cans chopped clams, drained
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 28 ounce can Tuttorosso Crushed Tomatoes Chunky Style in Puree with Sweet Basil
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 pound linguine, cooked
- Romano cheese, garnish
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Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium high.
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Add garlic and saute for 2-3 minutes, stirring often so the garlic doesn't burn.
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Add clams, crushed red pepper, salt, black pepper and dried parsley and stir to combine.
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Saute for 3-4 minutes stirring often until heated through.
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Deglaze the pan with white wine and simmer for 2 minutes stirring often to reduce slightly.
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Add crushed tomatoes and swirl water in empty can to get any tomatoes that may have been left behind and then stir the water into the pan.
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Bring to a simmer and then reduce to medium low and simmer for 10 minutes stirring periodically.
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Serve immediately over hot linguine with a sprinkle of Romano cheese.
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