Seafood Linguine alle Vongole

This beautiful coastal-style pasta is loaded with tender shrimp, fresh clams, garlic, herbs, and a light white wine tomato broth. It’s fresh, vibrant, and tastes like something straight from an Italian seaside restaurant.

 

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For the Pasta

12 oz (340g) linguine or spaghetti

1 tbsp salt (for pasta water)

For the Seafood

1 lb (450g) fresh littleneck clams, scrubbed clean

Β½ lb (225g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined

For the Sauce

3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

Β½ tsp red pepper flakes

Β½ cup dry white wine

1 cup clam juice or seafood stock

1 cup diced tomatoes

2 tbsp tomato paste

ΒΌ cup fresh parsley, chopped

Salt, to taste

Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste

Garnish

Extra parsley

Lemon wedges

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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook linguine until al dente. Reserve Β½ cup pasta water and drain.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.

Add white wine and simmer for 2 minutes.

Pour in clam juice and diced tomatoes. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Add clams, cover, and cook for 5–7 minutes until they open.

Add shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes until pink and tender.

Remove any unopened clams.

Toss in the cooked linguine and a splash of reserved pasta water.

Add parsley, black pepper, and gently mix until the pasta is coated in the seafood broth.

Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges and extra parsley.

⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes

🍳 Cooking Time: 20 minutes

βŒ› Total Time: 35 minutes

πŸ”₯ Kcal: Approximately 540 per serving

🍽️ Servings: 4

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