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Creamy One-Pot White Wine Clam Linguine

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A quick and easy one-pot linguine with fresh clams, creamy white wine sauce, and a hint of lemon zest, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner or a dinner party.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces dried linguine pasta
  • 2 pounds fresh clams, scrubbed and rinsed (or canned clams as substitute)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium shallot, finely chopped
  • 1 cup dry white wine (e.g., Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio)
  • 1 cup clam juice (bottled or reserved from fresh clams)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse and scrub fresh clams under cold water to remove any grit. Discard any with broken shells (about 5 minutes).
  2. Heat olive oil and butter over medium heat in a large deep skillet. Add minced garlic and chopped shallots, cooking for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and translucent but not browned.
  3. Pour in the white wine and clam juice, then bring to a simmer. Add the linguine pasta, pressing it gently to submerge it in the liquid (about 3 minutes).
  4. Cover the skillet and let the pasta cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. After 5 minutes, nestle the clams into the pasta and cover again. Discard any clams that remain closed after 10 minutes.
  5. Once pasta is tender and clams are open, stir in the heavy cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Simmer uncovered for 2 minutes to thicken the sauce slightly.
  6. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top and give everything a final gentle toss. Serve immediately while warm and creamy.

Notes

If sauce is too thin, simmer longer off heat with lid off. If too thick, add reserved pasta water or clam juice. Add cream at the end on gentle heat to avoid curdling. Use dry white wine for best flavor. Clean clams thoroughly to avoid grit. Stir pasta occasionally to prevent sticking.

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Keywords: one-pot linguine, clam linguine, creamy pasta, white wine sauce, seafood pasta, easy dinner, weeknight meal

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