This Clam Linguine recipe has always been a family favorite.
Clam Linguine
This linguine has always been a favorite at our house.
Recipe Details
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 762kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup (½ stick) salted butter
- 5 medium garlic cloves, smashed
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 cup half and half cream
- 1½ teaspoons all-purpose flour
- Three 7-ounce cans chopped clams (use the juice of 2½ cans)
- freshly squeezed lemon juice, to taste
- One 16-ounce package linguine noodles, cooked according to package instructions
Instructions
- In large saucepan, melt the butter. Sauté the garlic in the butter until softened, then use a slotted spoon to remove the garlic and discard. Stir in parsley.
- Carefully whisk in the flour. Add half and half, clams + juice, and a couple of teaspoons of lemon juice.
- Cook, stirring, over medium heat until hot and thickened.
- Serve over fresh cooked linguine noodles.
Notes
- To smash the garlic, just set the garlic cloves on a cutting board and smash with the side of a large knife. If you like more garlic flavor, mince a couple of large cloves to keep in the sauce (and then you don't have to remove anything).
- I've used fat-free half and half in this recipe with good results.
- By all means, use fresh chopped clams if you have easy access to them.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 762kcal, Carbohydrates: 96g, Protein: 42g, Fat: 22g, Saturated Fat: 13g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 105mg, Sodium: 1162mg, Potassium: 453mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 1410IU, Vitamin C: 8mg, Calcium: 169mg, Iron: 5mg
