Dinner for 6
Champagne Cream Clam Linguine
$14.71for 440 minServes 6
Linguine and tender clams cook in a buttery champagne cream sauce with garlic, herbs, and bright lemon.
Photo: themodernproper.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
 | Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.54Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.38Typical price |
 | Clams and mussels$5.99/lb typical | 2 lb | $11.98Typical price |
 | Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $0.58Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.28Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.91Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.57Typical price |
 | Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 12 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.24Typical price |
 | Bagels, English muffins, croissants$0.70 each typical | 3 | $2.10Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $22.07 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Wine, beer and spiritsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Swap Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- Swap Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
ItalianHigh-proteinFamilyDinners
Typical price
$3.68 per serving$14.71 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp salted butter
- 1 shallot
- 5 cloves garlic
- 2 lb clams
- 1 cup champagne or white wine
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 tbsp minced fresh tarragon
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 2 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt (optional)
- freshly cracked black pepper (optional)
- 3/4 lb linguine
- 2 tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf parsley (optional)
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (optional)
- 12 slices baguette (optional)
Steps
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, cook the linguine until just tender, and drain.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the chopped shallot and garlic for 3 minutes.
- Add the clams, champagne, chicken stock, and thyme, cover, and steam for 6 to 8 minutes until the shells open.
- Discard any unopened clams, then stir in the cream, tarragon, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Add the linguine to the skillet and toss over low heat for 2 minutes.
- Top with parsley and Parmesan, if using, and serve hot.
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