Linguine con Vongole Recipe
Sep 22, 2011 1:31 pm
Clams really open up this easy Italian pasta dish
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Linguine con vongole is one of those rare Italian pasta dishes whose simplicity outweighs the lack of cream, heavy cuts of pork or need for obscure-sounding artisan pastas. Owing to the shellfish and fresh herbs, this linguine is light, delicious and satisfying in any season. It's great to make for a quick weeknight dinner or hungry crowd in a pinch. Feel free to add more red pepper flakes for a spicier kick.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
3 pounds cockles, soaked in salt water and scrubbed
1 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup unsalted butter
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 pound linguini
kosher salt
Directions:
- Bring one gallon of water to boil. Add 2 tablespoons salt. Add pasta and cook 10 to 12 minutes.
- Meanwhile heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook one minute.
- Add cockles and white wine. Cook covered until cockles open, about 5 minutes. Discard any cockles that do not open.
- Remove cover, Add red pepper flakes, butter and parsley. Drain pasta and toss with cockles.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.
Level of Difficulty:
Easy
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cooking Time:
20 minutes
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