Linguine and Clam Sauce
Linguine and Clam Sauce delivers a briny kiss of clam juice balanced with butter, olive oil, and lots of garlic for a bright, aromatic bite. Fresh parsley lifts the flavors, while a dusting of Parmesan adds savory depth. It’s a quick, weeknight-friendly pasta that feels special enough for company and pairs beautifully with a crisp salad.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Linguine and Clam Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 38 / 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
- 70
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 21
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until slightly firm; drain and reserve.
- 2
In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm oil, butter, reserved clam juice, garlic, and parsley; stir and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 3
Add clams and salt and pepper to taste. Pour over pasta and toss with Parmesan cheese; serve.
- Calories 551.3 kcal High 28%
- Protein 16.29 g Good Source 33%
- Carbohydrate 73.03 g 27%
- Total Fat 22.51 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 8.36 g High 42%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 33.91 mg Moderate 11%
- Sodium 503.53 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 4.97 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 1.64 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 51.7 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 4.31 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 234.53 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 7.47 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 3.1 mg Low Source 3%
- 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 🧄
About This Recipe
Linguine and Clam Sauce is made with 8 ingredients and serves 5. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Chopped Clams, Fresh Parsley, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 551.3 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Linguine and Clam Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Chopped Clams, Fresh Parsley, Garlic, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Linguine and Clam Sauce?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 551.3 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Linguine and Clam Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Linguine and Clam Sauce healthy?
- Linguine and Clam Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 551.3 calories and 16.29 g of protein, or 33% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 503.53 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.36 g (42% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, 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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