Dinner for 4
Linguine with Clam Sauce
Linguine combines with canned clams, onion, celery, garlic, wine, and butter for a quick savory pasta sauce.
Typical price
$11.01for 4 servings
$2.75 per serving$11.01 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.
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- 28 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Clams and mussels$5.99/lb typical | 1.2 lb | $7.30Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.39Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | a little | $0.22Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 8 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.01 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsWine, beer and spiritsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 3 cans (6 1/2 oz) chopped clams
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion
- 1 rib celery
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 tbsp salted butter
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- salt and black pepper (optional)
- 16 oz linguine (optional)
Steps
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the linguine until tender, about 9 to 10 minutes, then drain.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the onion and celery for 4 minutes.
- Add the garlic, basil, and red pepper flakes, then cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the wine and chopped clams, and simmer for 5 minutes until hot.
- Add the butter, lemon zest, parsley, salt, and pepper, then toss with the linguine and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
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