Linguine with Clams & Blistered Tomatoes
A savory Italian seafood classic featuring fresh clams and burst cherry tomatoes in a garlicky white wine sauce. Served over whole wheat linguine for sustained energy.
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Before you start
Your 35-minute game plan
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Equipment
Large skillet · Large pot · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep bunch fresh parsley (chopped), cloves garlic (minced)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Next: Bring a large pot of heavily salted…
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Bring a large pot of heavily salted…
Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Cook the whole wheat linguine according to package directions until just shy of tender. Reserve some of the pasta water in a mug, then drain the pasta.
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In a large skillet
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and a pinch of salt. Cook until they begin to burst and soften, about 4 to 5 minutes.
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Stir in the minced garlic and red…
Stir in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the dry white wine and simmer until the liquid reduces by half.
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Add the fresh littleneck clams to the…
Add the fresh littleneck clams to the skillet. Cover and steam for 5 to 7 minutes. As the clams open, transfer them to a bowl (discard any that remain tightly closed).
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Lower the heat and stir the canned…
Lower the heat and stir the canned chopped clams along with all of their juice into the skillet. Simmer gently for 2 minutes to warm through.
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Toss the drained linguine into the skillet…
Toss the drained linguine into the skillet along with the butter and half the chopped parsley. Toss continuously, splashing in a bit of the reserved pasta water until a glossy sauce naturally coats the noodles.
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Top with the cooked fresh clams in…
Top with the cooked fresh clams in their shells, the remaining parsley, and a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Purge your fresh clams by soaking…
Purge your fresh clams by soaking them in cold, salted water for 20 minutes before cooking. This encourages them to spit out any hidden sand.
Don't drain or rinse the canned…
Don't drain or rinse the canned clams! Their natural juice provides the deeply savory, briny base for the white wine sauce.
To boost the fiber even more
To boost the fiber even more, toss a handful of fresh baby spinach into the skillet right when you add the pasta.
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