Creamy White Clam Linguine Sauce
Creamy White Clam Linguine Sauce blends briny minced clams with rich half-and-half, sautéed onion, and garlic for a silky, ocean-kissed pasta topping. A touch of red pepper flakes adds gentle warmth, while Parmesan at the table rounds out the flavors. It’s perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend meal with crusty bread.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy White Clam Linguine Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 22
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 46
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and red pepper flakes, and cook, stirring constantly, until the onion is tender. Add the garlic and cook for a couple of minutes, just until fragrant. Pour in the reserved clam juice and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
- 2
Gradually stir the half-and-half cream into the skillet, and simmer for another 20 minutes without boiling. At this point, I like to prepare my linguine and garlic bread.
- 3
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the linguine pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until slightly firm.
- 4
Add the clams to the sauce and cook just until the clams are heated through, or they will become tough and chewy. Remove from heat and serve over linguine pasta. Top with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.
- Calories 864.83 kcal High 43%
- Protein 27.66 g Good Source 55%
- Carbohydrate 100.1 g 36%
- Total Fat 39.75 g High 51%
- Saturated Fat 11.84 g High 59%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 53.16 mg Moderate 18%
- Sodium 1014.19 mg High 44%
- Dietary Fiber 6.68 g Good Source 24%
- Total Sugars 7.27 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 237.74 mg Moderate 18%
- Iron 5.92 mg Good Source 33%
- Potassium 338.73 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 1.86 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Creamy White Clam Linguine Sauce is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chopped Clams, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Half & Half, and Linguine. Each serving provides about 864.83 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy White Clam Linguine Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Chopped Clams, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Half & Half, Linguine, Minced Garlic. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy White Clam Linguine Sauce?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 864.83 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy White Clam Linguine Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Creamy White Clam Linguine Sauce healthy?
- Creamy White Clam Linguine Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 864.83 calories and 27.66 g of protein, or 55% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1014.19 mg (44% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.84 g (59% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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