Sunday, February 7, 2010

Linguine con Vongole



This is a VERY loose interpretation of the steps I took to create this, but just test the sauce as you go and you'll be fine!
Ingredients:
  • 1 lb dry linguine (I only used half, next time I'd make 3/4ths)
  • 1 15 oz can of minced "fancy" clams in own juices
  • 1/4 C dry white wine (I used sauvignon blanc)
  • 4 T olive oil
  • 1/2 medium white onion, chopped
  • 2 T garlic paste
  • 2-3 anchovies (I did not use this since I didn't have any, but apparently it's better if you do)
  • Parsley, thyme, ground black pepper, ground white pepper, sea salt, crushed red pepper, and parmesan cheese to taste

Directions:

Linguine:
  1. Boil about 3/4ths of the package of linguine for about 6-7 minutes (it will be slightly undercooked because it will be cooked a bit more when added to the sauce)
  2. Set aside until sauce is ready for it

Sauce:
  1. Heat olive oil and garlic in a large sauce pan for about 1 minute
  2. Add the anchovies, onions and some salt/pepper/parsley/crushed red peppers and stir until anchovies have dissolved into the oil
  3. Add the white wine and allow to reduce for about 1 minute
  4. Add the juice from the clams and let simmer for about 5 minutes
  5. Add clams and any additional amounts of spices to taste, cook about 1 minute
  6. Add the al dente linguine, cook another 1-2 minutes or until linguine is desired consistency
  7. Consume.

1 comment:

  1. Yummm....next time, try adding a tablespoon or so of pesto to your clam sauce...it's an excellent addition. Personally, I add pesto to pretty much everything, but with clam sauce it is particularly interesting.

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