Dinner for 6

Champagne Cream Clam Linguine

Name: Champagne Cream Clam Linguine
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
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)

$14.42for 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, 2 oz$0.40/oz typical	2 oz	$0.80Typical price
	Leeks and shallots, 0.15 lb$3.49/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.54Typical price
	Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.38Typical price
	Clams and mussels, 2 lb$5.99/lb typical	2 lb	$11.98Typical price
	Broth, 8.25 oz$0.07/oz typical	8.25 oz	$0.58Typical price
	Mint, a little$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.28Typical price
	Heavy cream, 4.25 oz$0.22/oz typical	4.25 oz	$0.91Typical price
	Lemons and limes, a little$0.60 each typical	a little	$0.07Typical price
	Juice, 1.25 oz$0.04/oz typical	1.25 oz	$0.05Typical price
	Pasta, 12 oz$0.10/oz typical	12 oz	$1.20Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.05Typical price
	Parmesan, 0.5 oz$0.55/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.24Typical price
	Bagels, 3$0.70 each typical	3	$2.10Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$21.62

Swaps

Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $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

Pantry staples you likely have

Wine, beer and spiritsSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

40 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$$$typical cost tier

Italian High-protein Family Dinners

Typical price

$3.60 per serving$14.42 for 4

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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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