Smoke-Kissed Linguine with Clams, Sausage, Leeks, and Garlic Scapes by @dennistheprescott

50 min

5 servings

🫒

2 tbsp

Olive oil

🍖

230 g

Italian sausage

🥬

90 g

Leeks

🧄

60 ml

Garlic scapes

🌿

2 tbsp

Fresh tarragon

🧄

3

Garlic cloves

🍷

240 ml

Sparkling wine

🥛

240 ml

Heavy cream

🐚

910 g

Littleneck clams

🍋

1

Lemon zest

🍝

450 g

Linguine

🌿

2 tbsp

Fresh basil

🍋

0.5

Lemon juice

🧂

Sea salt

⚫

Cracked black pepper

  1. Preheat

    Preheat the Traeger Grill to 350 degrees F.

  2. Heat
    • Olive oil

    Heat a skillet over medium heat, then add the olive oil.

  3. Add
    • Italian sausage

    Add the Italian sausage and brown it all over.

  4. Set
    • Italian sausage

    Remove the sausage and set it aside.

  5. Add
    • Leeks
    • Sea salt
    • Garlic scapes

    Add the leeks, sea salt, and garlic scapes, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

  6. Add
    • Fresh tarragon
    • Garlic cloves

    Add the fresh tarragon and garlic cloves, and cook for 45 seconds, watching that the garlic does not burn.

  7. Add
    • Sparkling wine

    Add the sparkling wine and reduce by half, scraping the brown bits from the bottom of the skillet.

  8. Add
    • Italian sausage
    • Heavy cream
    • Sea salt

    Add the sausage, heavy cream, sea salt, cracked black pepper, lemon zest, and littleneck clams.

  9. Transfer
    • Littleneck clams

    Transfer the skillet to the preheated Traeger Grill and cook until the clams open and sauce thickens, about 15–20 minutes.

  10. Step
    • Sea salt

    Taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary.

  11. Cook
    • Linguine

    Make the linguine while the clam sauce cooks.

  12. Toss
    • Linguine
    • Fresh basil
    • Olive oil

    Toss the linguine and sauce together, then plate it and top with fresh basil, olive oil, lemon juice, and cracked black pepper.

Smoke-Kissed Linguine with Clams, Sausage, Leeks, and Garlic Scapes by @dennistheprescott

50 min

5 servings

🫒

2 tbsp

Olive oil

🍖

230 g

Italian sausage

🥬

90 g

Leeks

🧄

60 ml

Garlic scapes

🌿

2 tbsp

Fresh tarragon

🧄

3

Garlic cloves

🍷

240 ml

Sparkling wine

🥛

240 ml

Heavy cream

🐚

910 g

Littleneck clams

🍋

1

Lemon zest

🍝

450 g

Linguine

🌿

2 tbsp

Fresh basil

🍋

0.5

Lemon juice

🧂

Sea salt

⚫

Cracked black pepper

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/12

    Preheat the Traeger Grill to 350 degrees F.

  2. Step 2/12

    Heat a skillet over medium heat, then add the olive oil.

    🫒Olive oil
    🍳Skillet

  3. Step 3/12

    Add the Italian sausage and brown it all over.

    🍖Italian sausage
    🍳Skillet
    🥢Tongs

  4. Step 4/12

    Remove the sausage and set it aside.

    🍖Italian sausage
    🥢Tongs

  5. Step 5/12

    Add the leeks, sea salt, and garlic scapes, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

    🥬Leeks
    🧂Sea salt
    🧄Garlic scapes
    🍳Skillet

  6. Step 6/12

    Add the fresh tarragon and garlic cloves, and cook for 45 seconds, watching that the garlic does not burn.

    🌿Fresh tarragon
    🧄Garlic cloves
    🍳Skillet

  7. Step 7/12

    Add the sparkling wine and reduce by half, scraping the brown bits from the bottom of the skillet.

    🍷Sparkling wine
    🍳Skillet

  8. Step 8/12

    Add the sausage, heavy cream, sea salt, cracked black pepper, lemon zest, and littleneck clams.

    🍖Italian sausage
    🥛Heavy cream
    🧂Sea salt
    ⚫Cracked black pepper
    🍋Lemon zest
    🐚Littleneck clams
    🍳Skillet

  9. Step 9/12

    Transfer the skillet to the preheated Traeger Grill and cook until the clams open and sauce thickens, about 15–20 minutes.

    🐚Littleneck clams
    🍳Skillet

  10. Step 10/12

    Taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary.

    🧂Sea salt
    ⚫Cracked black pepper

  11. Step 11/12

    Make the linguine while the clam sauce cooks.

    🍝Linguine
    🍲Pot
    🧺Colander

  12. Step 12/12

    Toss the linguine and sauce together, then plate it and top with fresh basil, olive oil, lemon juice, and cracked black pepper.

    🍝Linguine
    🌿Fresh basil
    🫒Olive oil
    🍋Lemon juice
    ⚫Cracked black pepper

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Oils, Meat, Vegetables, Herbs, Beverages, Alcohol, Dairy, Seafood, Fruits, Grains, Pasta, Spices

Ingredients

Olive oil, Italian sausage, Leeks, Garlic scapes, Fresh tarragon, Garlic cloves, Sparkling wine, Heavy cream, Littleneck clams, Lemon zest, Linguine, Fresh basil, Lemon juice, Sea salt, Cracked black pepper

Notes

Olive oil (plus a drizzle for serving), Italian sausage (divided and shaped into tiny meatballs), Leeks (chopped), Garlic scapes (minced), Fresh tarragon (minced), Littleneck clams (scrubbed and cleaned), Lemon zest (grated zest of 1 lemon), Fresh basil (minced), Sea salt (for seasoning), Cracked black pepper (for seasoning)

Allergens

Sulphites, Milk, Crustaceans, Molluscs, Gluten

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Nut-Free, High-Protein, soy-free, Sugar-Free

Calories

690 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 30g, Carbohydrates: 78g, Fat: 26g, Fiber: 4g, Sugars: 5g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Iron: 6mg, Sodium: 780mg, Potassium: 420mg, Calcium: 100mg

Vitamins

Vitamin B12: 18µg, Vitamin C: 12mg, Vitamin A: 350µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

30 minutes

Overall

50 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Hard (3/4)

Steps

12 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Skillet, Zester, Knife, Cutting board, Tongs, Pot, Colander

Appliances

Grill, Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course

Occasions

Summer Evening, Date Night, Al Fresco Grilling

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@dennistheprescott

Origin

Cuisine

Italian-American

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Saucy, Tender, Al Dente

Flavors

Garlicky, Herbaceous, Briny, Rich, Buttery Cream, Citrusy, Smoky

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

leftovers : 1-2 days (store in an airtight container,refrigerate promptly,reheat gently before serving)