Classic Linguine And Clam Sauce

Serves: 5

Luisa Champlin

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

51

Spice

40

Sweetness

55

Sourness

45

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.2

Difficulty

Ingredients:

5 cups

Water

1 cup

Olive Oil

4 tbsps

Unsalted Butter

1

Salt

Directions:

1

In a large saucepan heat water until it comes to a boil

2

Add 1 cup of the reserve clam liquid and salt to taste

3

Now add your linguine, bring the water back to a boil and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until tender, but still firm to the bite

4

Meanwhile, in a skillet heat olive oil and garlic, and cook, stirring until fragrant

5

Add remaining clam juice and white wine and reduce to 3/4 cup of liquid

6

Bring liquid to a boil, add the clams, red pepper flakes and simmer 1 to 2 minutes, or until just cooked

7

Check your linguine, drain in a colander and transfer to a large serving dish

8

Add the butter, and toss to combine

9

Add the clam sauce and parsley and toss to combine

10

Season to taste with freshly ground pepper

11

Serve immediately