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Recipe

Linguine with Clams, Sweet Potato, and Country Ham

Scott Phillips

Servings:4

Bright and comforting, this brothy pasta dish combines the down-home flavors of sweet potatoes and country ham with the familiar Italian duo of linguine and clams. Elegant in appearance and taste, it comes together quickly for an impressive entrée or pasta course.

Ingredients

  • Kosher salt
  • 8 oz. dried linguine
  • 2 tsp. canola or grapeseed oil; more as needed
  • 4 oz. country ham (uncooked or cooked), preferably with some fat, cut into 2 x 1/4-inch strips (about 1 cup)
  • 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc
  • 1 large sweet potato (about 12 oz.), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice (about 2 cups)
  • 24 littleneck clams, well scrubbed
  • 2 loosely packed cups fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves (from a 3-oz. bunch)
  • 4 lemon wedges (optional)

Nutritional Information

  • Calories (kcal) : 530
  • Fat Calories (kcal): 60
  • Fat (g): 7
  • Saturated Fat (g): 1.5
  • Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 1.5
  • Monounsaturated Fat (g): 3
  • Cholesterol (mg): 45
  • Sodium (mg): 1510
  • Carbohydrates (g): 62
  • Fiber (g): 5
  • Protein (g): 31

Preparation

  • Bring a 6- to 8-quart pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain in a colander.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a 6- to 8-quart Dutch oven (or other heavy-duty pot) over medium-high heat until shimmering hot. Scatter the country ham in the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pieces are just beginning to brown and have rendered some fat, 3 to 4 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer half of the ham to paper towels to drain; set aside. If the pot appears dry, add another tsp. of oil.
  • Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until the garlic is fragrant but not browned, about 30 seconds. Add the wine and 2 cups of water, cover, and bring to a boil. Add the sweet potato and return to a vigorous boil. Cover and continue to cook until the potato is soft at the edges but still firm in the center, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the clams, stir to distribute evenly, cover the pot, and continue to cook, stirring once or twice, until the clams have opened, 5 to 8 minutes (discard any that don’t open).
  • Divide the cooked linguine among 4 pasta bowls, and top with half of the parsley leaves. Divide the clams, sweet potato, and broth evenly among the bowls. Garnish with the remaining parsley, the reserved country ham, and a lemon wedge (if using).

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  • King_Rat| 01/25/2017

    Inedible

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