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Dinner for 4

Linguine with Clam Sauce

$11.01for 428 minServes 4

Linguine combines with canned clams, onion, celery, garlic, wine, and butter for a quick savory pasta sauce.

Linguine with Clam Sauce with its ingredients

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Clams and mussels, 1.2 lb$5.99/lb typical1.2 lb$7.30Typical price
Onions, 0.3 lb$1.29/lb typical0.3 lb$0.39Typical price
Celery, a little$2.29 each typicala little$0.22Typical price
Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical0.5$0.30Typical price
Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical1 oz$0.40Typical price
Lemons and limes, a little$0.60 each typicala little$0.03Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typicala little$0.05Typical price
Pasta, 8 oz$0.10/oz typical8 oz$0.80Typical price
Total for the servings shown$11.01

Swaps

  • Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more 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

Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsWine, beer and spiritsSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

  • 28 minstart to table
  • Easydifficulty
  • 4servings as written
  • $$typical cost tier

AmericanBudgetFamilyDinners

Typical price

$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.

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

  1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the linguine until tender, about 9 to 10 minutes, then drain.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the onion and celery for 4 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic, basil, and red pepper flakes, then cook for 1 minute.
  4. Stir in the wine and chopped clams, and simmer for 5 minutes until hot.
  5. Add the butter, lemon zest, parsley, salt, and pepper, then toss with the linguine and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.

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