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Spicy Lime Linguine with Clams and Sausage

Linguine with Clams and a spicy twist... The secret ingredients in this meal favorite are spicy sausage, lime juice, and a hot pepper hard cider.
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Course: Entree
Cuisine: American, Eclectic
Keyword: cooking with cider, linguine and clams, sausage and clams
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Makes: 4 servings
Author: Sues

Ingredients

  • 1-2 Tbsp olive oil
  • ¾ lb. ground hot Italian sausage
  • 1 lb. dried linguine
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, finely diced
  • 2 lbs. littleneck clams or similar, scrubbed
  • 1 cup Woodchuck Hot Pepper Hard Cider (can use any cider of your choice)
  • 2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 Tbsp lime zest
  • 1 Tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1 Tbsp unsalted butter

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, heat 1 Tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove sausage to a plate or bowl and set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add linguine to pot and cook until al dente.
  • In the same skillet you cooked the sausage in, add onion, garlic, and jalapeño and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add more olive oil if necessary.
  • Add clams and hard cider to skillet and bring to a simmer. Add lime juice and zest and cover skillet. Cook, until clams open, about 5 minutes. Be sure to discard any clams that don't open.
  • Drain pasta and add along with butter to skillet with clams. Toss with sausage and parsley and season with salt and pepper.

Notes

  • If you can't find a spicy cider, you can simply add hot pepper flakes to the dish.
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