How to Make Linguine with Clams and Porcini Mushrooms - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are few dishes that can transport you to the shores of Italy quite like linguine with clams and porcini mushrooms. This classic Italian pasta dish is a celebration of the sea and the earth, combining the briny richness of fresh clams with the earthy depth of porcini mushrooms. With just a handful of ingredients, this recipe delivers a truly exquisite dining experience that will have you feeling like you're dining at a seaside trattoria in Sicily.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 10 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
  • 36 fresh clams, cleaned
  • 2 cups dry white wine
  • 4 tomatoes, cubed
  • 3 (8 ounce) jars clam juice
  • 1 ½ cups chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Soak mushrooms 20 to 30 minutes in cold water to rehydrate. Dry, and coarsely chop.
  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in mushrooms, garlic, and red pepper. Cook until browned. Stir in clams and white wine. As clams open, remove to a medium bowl, discarding those that remain closed.
  • Mix tomatoes, clam juice, and parsley into the mushroom mixture. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguine, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Return clams to the broth mixture and cook until heated through. Thoroughly mix in cooked linguine just before serving.
  • Nutrition

    359 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 8mg
    • Sodium: 209mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 49g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 27mg
    • Calcium: 65mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 569mg