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Mariel here. While my mom steered clear of a set weekly menu when I was a kid, Linguine with Clam Sauce (courtesy of Progresso) was definitely part of the regular rotation. Always one of my faves, I decided to try my hand at an Italian-style red clam sauce since we only dined on white clams as a kiddo. In fact, when I told my mom I conjured up a red sauce, she wrote back feverishly, “Am I a terrible mother for always making white clams growing up? I didn’t realize you preferred red!” Relax mom, I’m just trying something new.
This recipe is fantastically easy (it takes about 30-35 minutes start to finish) and it saves beautifully. In fact, I ate this for a full week straight. The recipe below is a bit spicy (that’s how I like it), but if you suffer from a sensitive palette, simply scrimp on the red pepper flakes. AND, if you’d like to fancy this up for company, sub in Vongole Clams in lieu of the chopped version (though I like this just the way it is). Serve with a piece of crusty French bread and a simple Green Salad with Montrachet Croutons.
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Linguine with Spicy Red Clam Sauce
Serves 6
Ingredients:
1 ½ cups of chopped clams in clam juice – drained, but reserve their clam juice (about 3 6.5 oz cans) – $7.23
¾ cup clam juice reserved from chopped clams – above
¼ cup water
3 TBS olive oil -s tock
¾ cup white wine (I used a blend of chardonnay and dry cooking white) – stock
¼ tsp thyme – stock
¼ tsp oregano – stock
½ tsp red pepper flakes – stock
3 tsps chopped garlic (about 3 cloves worth) – stock
1 cup chopped onion – $0.32
sprinkle ground black pepper – stock
1 ½ tbs tomato paste – $0.99
1 28-oz can diced tomatoes – $2.60
whole wheat linguine or spaghetti – $2.99
Grated parmesan (optional) – $4.50
Grand total assuming well-stocked kitchen & including parmesan: $18.63
Cost per serving: $3.11
Directions:
1. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute (stirring). Add onion, increase heat to medium and cook until onions start to turn translucent, stirring frequently (about 4 minutes).
2. Add the wine, tomato paste, thyme, black pepper, oregano, and red-pepper flakes to the onions; bring to a simmer. Cook until liquid has reduced to about 1/3 cup, (about 5 minutes).
3. Add the diced tomatoes, water and clam juice to the skillet. Raise the heat to high and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 15 minutes.
4. Add the clams to the skillet and heat through at a simmer. Continue simmering until the clams are just done, about 1 minute longer. Taste the sauce for salt, and add more if needed.
5. Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the linguine or spaghetti until just done, (according to package directions). Drain and toss with sauce. Top with parmesan, if desired.
BRAVO MARIEL ! UN PRANZO DELICIOSO E FACILE A FARE- ANCHE IN TEMPO PER ” LENT”. _TANTI SALUTI A LA TUA MAMMA. SENORA AGNESE P.S. (TELL HER IT STILL TAKES ME MORE THAN 3 TRIES TO TRAIN MY MOUSE )
Mariel is away at the moment, so her old mother is responding! And what is the translation, Mrs. A.? I’m guessing it’s something about being a good recipe for this Lenten season! Looks delicious, doesn’t it? xoxo
Yes,Mary Anne,You guessed correctly–my Total Talented friend ! By the way,I had to review both “Cooking On Camera” videos twice–searching for Mariel s “OLD MOTHER” — couldn t finf her anywhere!!! However,what we viewers DO see is—a BEAUTIFUL YOUNG lady ,who could easily pass as Mariel s SISTER !!! XXooXX