Easy White Clam Sauce with a Kick

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this *Easy White Clam Sauce with a Kick*, a seafood lover's dream that’s ready in just 30 minutes! Featuring tender linguine tossed in a garlicky white wine and clam sauce with a subtle heat from red pepper flakes, this dish is the perfect balance of simple comfort and bold flavors. Fresh parsley and a buttery finish make the sauce irresistibly rich, while a squeeze of fresh lemon adds a zesty brightness to every bite. Perfect for those craving quick, restaurant-quality seafood pasta at home, this recipe ensures minimal effort with maximum flavor payoff. Serve it with crusty bread and your favorite glass of dry white wine for an unforgettable meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 oz Linguine (or spaghetti)
• 3 tbsp Olive oil
• 4 cloves Fresh garlic, minced
• 0.5 tsp Red pepper flakes
• 2 cups Canned chopped clams, with juices
• 0.5 cup Dry white wine
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
• 0 Salt (to taste)
• 0 Black pepper (to taste)
• 1 pc Lemon, sliced into wedges (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine or spaghetti and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta and set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant but not browned.

Step 3

Pour in the canned clams with their juices and the dry white wine. Stir well and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Allow it to cook for 5-6 minutes to reduce the liquid slightly and concentrate the flavors.

Step 4

Stir in the unsalted butter and chopped parsley, letting the butter melt completely into the sauce. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 5

Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the clam sauce. If the sauce seems too thick, add a small amount of the reserved pasta cooking water to loosen it up.

Step 6

Cook for another 1-2 minutes, allowing the pasta to absorb the flavors of the sauce.

Step 7

Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired, and with lemon wedges on the side for added brightness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1105.9 grams (1105.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1547

Total Fat 76.20g	98%
Saturated Fat 22.40g	112%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 173mg	58%
Sodium 2661mg	116%
Total Carbohydrate 131.30g	48%
Dietary Fiber 10.20g	36%
Total Sugars 7.60g
Protein 67.80g	136%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 329mg	25%
Iron 20mg	111%
Potassium 1492mg	32%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.3%

Protein: 18.3%

Carbs: 35.4%