This Linguine with Clam Sauce is a quick, easy dinner recipe that's perfect for busy evenings -- and it's ready in just 20 minutes! This clam sauce is not only delicious, but it's packed full of iron too!
It’s funny where recipe ideas come from. This particular dinner was inspired by my obstetrician! About a month ago, we were chatting about ways that I could incorporate additional iron into my diet.
Without even realizing it, I had been anemic throughout my entire pregnancy, despite the prenatal vitamins and the iron supplements that I had been taking. None of the doctors or nurses mentioned this to me until the seventh month, at which point it seemed almost too late to do anything about it…
So during this friendly little discussion with my doctor, I learned that clams are an excellent source of iron. Who knew?
I have always liked clams (typically of the fried variety), but they don’t exactly make it onto my weekly grocery list. Until now! This dinner turned out to be a winner with the entire family – it’s fast, it requires only a few ingredients, and it’s tasty!
Ingredients You Need To Make Linguine With Clam Sauce
- Linguine
- Clams
- White wine
- Garlic
- Onion
- Worcestershire sauce
- Parsley
- Parmesan
This pasta dish is a great way to introduce children to shellfish, too. The chopped clams are very small and almost undetectable amidst the buttery garlic sauce. Top it with some Parmesan cheese and everyone will love it!
My husband liked this dinner just as much as the kids and I did. However, he was really doing a happy dance at the thought of eating even more ribeye steaks in an effort to up the iron intake around here!
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Linguine with Clam Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- ¼ cup finely diced onion
- 2 (6.5 ounce) cans chopped clams, drained, juice reserved
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 Tablespoons finely chopped parsley plus additional for garnish
- Salt to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ pound of linguine
Instructions
- Cook linguine just until al dente, according to package directions. Drain.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil and butter in large skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic and onions until softened – about 2 minutes.
- Add ¾ cup reserved clam juice, wine, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer, then lower heat and cook on low for about 10 minutes.
- Add cooked linguine, clams, and parsley to the skillet. Add salt, to taste. Simmer for about 5 more minutes, until sauce is mostly absorbed.
- Serve with Parmesan on top.
- Recipe slightly adapted from Disneyfamily.com.
Notes
Nutrition
This recipe for Linguine with Clam Sauce was originally published in September, 2013. The photos were updated in November, 2017.
Not only are your recipes great but the photos are beautiful!
Thank you
Thank you so much for saying that, Phyllis! 🙂
This looks amazing! I don't think I've ever actually eaten clams before - but I know my Dad loves them so I might have to try this out!
Thanks, Kristy! This is definitely the way to try them, since they're very subtle in this dish. They're great! 🙂
Wow, this meal looks realy tasty <3 Thanks a lot for sharing this recipe with us - I'm sure both me and my family will love it once I prepare it! And it's pretty quick to do as well.
Cheers
Thanks, Carla!!! I hope that you enjoy it!
Wow, this meal looks realy tasty <3 Thanks a lot for sharing this recipe with us - I'm sure both me and my family will love it once I prepare it! And it's pretty quick to do as well.
Cheers
I had no idea clams were full of iron. This sounds delicious, can't wait t try it!
It's so good! 🙂
Delicious and simple recipe! 4 out of 5 family members loved it
Did you double the recipe?
Hey, Riki! I always double the recipe for my family of 5. 🙂
If I omit the wine, should I replace it with, say, chicken or vegetable stock?
Yes! I would substitute with chicken, vegetable, or seafood stock -- or even some extra clam juice. 🙂
I advise to use the wine, it really gives the dish a distinct beautiful taste.
Thanks, Mike! I agree! 🙂
Yum yum it was delicious! I goofed and added all the clam juice, about 1 cup, and it was so tasty... hubby and I cleaned our plate. Thanks for the recipe it's a keeper!
So glad that you enjoyed it. A little extra clam juice won't hurt! 🙂 We just enjoyed this again a few days ago. Definitely a favorite in our house, too. Thanks, Deborah!
Made this yesterday. I used dry vermouth because I didn't have any open white wine (saw that hint in some other recipe somewhere) and only used 1/3 pound of pasta for the two of us. I also added a pinch of dried thyme and some hot pepper flakes. It's a keeper.
Great! So glad that you enjoyed it, Louise!
our entire family loves this and I have some picky eaters!
That's awesome! Thanks, Victoria!