Note: after adding an item to your cart, click here to continue shopping.

Home > Recipes > Clam Recipes > Linguine with Little Neck Clam Sauce
Total Time: 50 min.
Prep20 min.
Cook30 min.
Yield:4 to 6 servings .
Level:Easy..

1 pound linguine, or spaghettini
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 ounces chorizo, diced
1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onions
3 tablespoons thinly sliced garlic
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 pound Little Neck clams, scrubbed and purged in water
3/4 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup clam juice
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan
Directions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook until al dente, 8 to 9 minutes. Drain the pasta in a colander, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid. Return the pasta to the pot and toss with the cooking liquid. Cover and set aside.

In a large, heavy saute pan or medium pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the chorizo and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until soft, 3 minutes. Add the garlic, oregano, salt, and red pepper flakes, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the wine and clam juice and cook for 1 minute. Add the clams, cover, and shaking occasionally, cook until the clams open, about 5 minutes. Discard any unopened clams. Add the cream and lemon juice, stir well, and simmer for 1 minute. Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat. Add the extra-virgin olive oil and parsley, and toss to coat. Divide among serving bowls and top each portion with cheese. Serve immediately.
I generally make this for two.  so obviously I don't use a lb of pasta.I like to use lots of Parmesan and clams. I will use 16-20 clams just because I like them so much. This is too easy and is delicious. If your clams haven't opened after 5-6 minutes, they are probably playing 'possum. Just stick a knife tip in them. They should open in a couple more minutes. If not, toss 'em.