Linguine with Clams Done Right – The Italian Way!

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Chicken broth adds flavor without the cost of wine.

clams

🥗Healthier: mussels

💰Cheaper: canned clams

Canned clams are a budget-friendly alternative.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Margarine is a less expensive fat option.

parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Dried herbs can substitute fresh parsley at a lower cost.

Start by washing 40 fresh clams thoroughly to remove any sand.

Prepare the ingredients: chop garlic and shallot, and measure out red pepper flakes and white wine.

In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil for the linguine.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet until warm.

Add chopped shallot and garlic to the skillet, sautéing until fragrant.

Pour in white wine and add red pepper flakes; stir to combine.

Cover the skillet and cook on low heat, allowing the clams to open up as the pasta cooks.

Add linguine to the boiling water and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Once the clams have opened, remove from heat and add butter to the skillet, stirring until melted and combined with the sauce.

Drain the linguine and add it to the skillet with the clams; toss everything together.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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