Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe contains cheese and some of those who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate it.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten. Use gluten-free pasta in this dish.
"Uh-uh. Too much linguine. I'll find another way." -De Georgio (character by Harry Julian Fink, Screenwriter)
Linguine with Clam Sauce is one of my all time favorite dishes. There are dozens of varieties of white clam sauce (and dozens more red variations). I spent my teenage years in New Jersey and this is pretty similar to the one that was cooked by my friend Rudy's mother. She started with prosciutto and it had green peppers in it too. It wasn't all that creamy - she used whole milk and not cream. Pair this with a mushroom salad and you have a nearly perfect meal.
Servings: 2 | Serving size: 2 ounces pasta with sauce
Cooking Time: 30 Minutes
This recipe can easily be multiplied but does not make very good leftovers. Serve with a side salad.
Place 1 cup water in a large skillet over high heat. When simmering add the clams and cover.
Cook until all the clams open - about 4 minutes. (Any clam that fails to open is dead and should be discarded. But try tapping on the shell first.)
Remove the clams, reserving the broth, and then shuck the clams from the shells. Strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve to remove any grit.
Rinse out the skillet and place the strip of bacon in the skillet over medium high heat. Cook for about 10 minutes. When the bacon is cooked, remove it to a cutting board and dice. Leave the bacon fat in the pan.
Place the remaining water in a medium stock pot over high heat. When the water boils, add the linguine.
Place the skillet with the bacon fat over medium heat and add the shallot, celery and diced bacon. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add the wine and the strained clam broth to the pan. Season with the pepper and add the oregano.
Cook over medium high heat until the liquid is reduced by about 2/3.
Add the clams and goat cheese. Remove from the heat and stir until the cheese is melted.
Add the drained linguine, toss well to coat and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 2 ounces pasta with sauce
Servings: 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories 456 | Calories from Fat 145 |
% Daily Value |
Total Fat 16g | 25% |
Saturated Fat 8g | 32% |
Monounsaturated Fat 5g | |
Trans Fat 0g | |
Cholesterol 51mg | 16% |
Sodium 466mg | 20% |
Total Carbohydrates 52g | 18% |
Dietary Fiber 5g | 4% |
Sugars 1g | |
Protein 24g |
Vitamin A 21% | Vitamin C 18% |
Calcium 15% | Iron 63% |
Vitamin K 10mcg | Potassium 550 mg |
Magnesium 108 mg |