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Linguine alle Vongole with garlic and parsley

A classic Italian pasta dish with clams, garlic, parsley and white wine sauce. The fresh sea breeze of the vongole is ideally complemented by a Lugana with its fine minerality and citrus notes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main course, Seafood
Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean
Servings 2 People
Calories 620 kcal

Cooking utensils

  • 1 Large pot for the pasta
  • 1 Large pan with lid for the mussels
  • 1 Cutting board & knife
  • 1 Sieve for the mussels

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g Linguine
  • 500 g fresh clams Vongole, well watered
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 Garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 1 small shallot finely diced
  • 100 ml dry white wine z. e.g. Lugana
  • ½ teaspoon chili flakes Optional for a slight spiciness
  • 1 Handful of fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation
 

Prepare the mussels:

  • Soak the fresh clams in cold water for at least 30 minutes to remove any remaining sand.
  • Sort out open mussels that do not close when lightly tapped.

Cook pasta:

  • Cook the linguine in plenty of salted water until al dente.
  • Keep about 100 ml of pasta water.

Fry the mussels & prepare the sauce:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pan and sauté the garlic, shallots and chilli flakes.
  • Add the clams, deglaze with white wine and immediately put the lid on the pan.
  • Cook the mussels for approx. 3-5 minutes until they have opened.
  • Sort out the closed mussels.

Final preparation:

  • Add the linguine directly to the mussels in the pan.
  • Mix in the lemon zest and parsley, adding a little pasta water if necessary.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

Recommended side dishes

  • Crispy ciabatta or toasted white bread
  • A fresh rocket salad with lemon dressing
  • Grilled zucchinis or artichokes

Nutritional values per portion

Calories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 35gFat: 20g
Keyword Clams, Italian cuisine, Linguine, Lugana, Pasta, Seafood, Vongole, White wine, Wine & Food Pairing
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