Cherry Tomato Red Clam Sauce with Linguini

Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray, 2008

Show: 30 Minute MealsEpisode: Coldie But a Goodie

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (20)

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Cook Time:
22 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 22 min
Total:: 37 min

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Ingredients

Salt
1 pound linguini
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
5 to 6 anchovies
1 pint small cherry tomatoes
1 red onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 stems oregano, leaves stripped and finely chopped
A handful flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
Black pepper
1 cup dry white wine
3 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
3 pounds Manilla clams, scrubbed
1/2 cup basil leaves, torn

Directions

Bring water to a boil for pasta, salt water and cook pasta just shy of al dente.

While water comes to a boil, heat extra-virgin olive oil over medium to medium-high heat. Add anchovies and melt into oil. Add tomatoes, onions and garlic to the pan, season with crushed red pepper flakes, oregano, parsley and pepper, saute until the tomatoes and onions are soft, 8 to 10 minutes.

Add wine and reduce for 1 or 2 minutes, melt butter into sauce and add clams to pot. Cover the pot and cook clams until they open, 6 to 7 minutes.

Remove any unopened clams and add pasta to the pan. Toss linguini with sauce for about 2 to 3 minutes so the pasta absorbs the flavors. Add basil to pasta and taste to adjust seasonings.

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recipe Cherry Tomato Red Clam Sauce with Linguini
Thomas Markham, ON 01-10-2010
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Easy to make and delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Just made this today for dinner and it was great. Simple ingredients + easy preparation + great taste! I didn't have... anchovies but my substitution with salty sardines also worked well. I also added some shrimp as well. Similar to another reviewer, didn't have cherry tomatoes on hand so I roughly chopped roma ones which worked as well. Read more
recipe Cherry Tomato Red Clam Sauce with Linguini
Marie Lansdale, PA 01-04-2010
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Delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I used shallots instead of red onion because I had them on hand, and littleneck clams. This was very easy to make and just... delicious. Definitely recommended!Read more
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mary los angeles, CA 12-03-2009
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Date Night Hit!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Great for beginners! I made this for my boyfriend, and he loved it. I added extra clams, but note: It takes a little while to... clean the individual clam shells. Totally worth it, though!Read more
recipe Cherry Tomato Red Clam Sauce with Linguini
Nina St.Louis, MO 08-11-2009
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What Flavor and Simple to Make!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I saw Rachel make this and wanted to try it. Been looking for a tasty fun dish to make for company and my Italian Husband. I... had to buy 5lbs of little neck clams thats what I found at Costco. I made more pasta and the dish turned out Wonderful. My husbands son was coming over for dinner and we all loved it. The anchovies,crushed red pepper flakes,white wine all added so many flavors. I had fun scrubbing the clams. Since we live in St.Louis I dont see clams often except the ones at the seafood counter for 50 cents apeice in the large supermarkets...so haven't cooked them before.Until Costco. I plan on making this again for my husbands birthday dinner this Fri. witha few friends coming over. My husbands family is from Italy and he loves full flavor or spicy food so he loved this. It was also fun to put on the table no one expects me to serve this kind of pasta! What a delight!! Hot crunchy bread and a large salad that's all we needed . This time I am adding a birthday espresso cheese cake.Read more
recipe Cherry Tomato Red Clam Sauce with Linguini
SUSAN Virginia Beach, VA 08-03-2009
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WOW what a HIT!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this exactly per the recipe except for the cherry tomatoes, which I didn't have but I did have some beautiful Roma... tomatoes, that I rough chopped to approximate the size of cherry tomatoes. I had never before cooked with (or eaten!) an anchovy in my life, however I must say I was pleasantly surprised with the added depth and complexity of the flavor. As well, there was no need for any added salt because of the anchovies. Next time I will probably half the amount of linguine, since its just my husband and I. Another reader said they added in a can of minced clams, and I think I will do that as well. The Little neck clam shells add a lot to the presentation, but I personally would like a little more actual clam in the sauce. My husband LOVED this recipe. We will definitely be making this again! Read more
recipe Cherry Tomato Red Clam Sauce with Linguini
Kerri Clayton, DE 07-18-2009
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Very Good!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this for a few friends and my husband one night. It was very good. Easy to make, however the sauce did not reduce to... well for me. Other than that, it was great! Surprisingly it was even better the next day! Read more