When you’re looking for a great pasta dish that delivers year-round, look no further than Linguine with Clams. This is probably one of the most classic pasta dishes on the planet and it’s one of my favorites. Mediterranean cuisine incorporates a lot of seafood so I’ve eaten this since I was little. I loved it in the winter as a warm, comforting meal, and I also loved it in the summer with fresh clams on the Jersey shore.
These days I’m able to find fresh clams at the seafood store in Connecticut whenever I want. I never use the ones from the can, but you can if that’s all you have access to. This dish will still taste wonderful either way! I always rinse the clams really well before I start, then make the delicious garlic sauce to go with them.
To make this dish a real show stopper I like to toss it in a big pasta bowl while it’s piping hot, then serve everyone individually. It’s one of those dishes that you want to serve with crusty bread so you can sop up all the good sauce, and a nice big, green salad to add a little crunch on the side. I typically pair it with a crisp white wine because it works so well with the briny, garlic sauce.
Linguine with Clams is bound to become one of your most favorite family dishes. In fact, if you have people in your family who don’t love clams, this dish might change their mind. It’s a great way to introduce kids to seafood and get them interested in cooking with shellfish. Enjoy!