Name: Linguine with Clams and Fennel
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 1 pound linguine; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling; 1/2 small fennel bulb, finely chopped, plus 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fennel fronds and more for garnish; 6 garlic cloves, chopped; 3/4 cup dry white wine; 3 pounds small clams (such as Manila) or cockles, scrubbed; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon (or more) fennel pollen or 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, toasted and finely ground in a spice mill

Image may contain Food Pasta Spaghetti Plant Animal Sea Life Invertebrate Seashell and Clam

Linguine with Clams and FennelRandy Harris

Using fennel three ways—bulb, fronds, and pollen (or seeds)—adds great depth of flavor to this quick dish.

Recipe notes

See Related Recipes and Cooking Tips

Our 51 Best Clam Recipes
Clams get the star treatment in these grilled, steamed, boiled, and chowdah'd recipes.

Rosemary and Dried Cherry Pork Chops

Rehydrating dried cherries in hot water turns them plump and juicy—exactly what you want scattered throughout a rosemary-scented pan sauce for pork chops.

Brussels Sprout Pasta

This brussels sprout pasta recipe taps nutty brown butter, crunchy pecans, and hot Italian sausage to create an easy dinner bursting with fall flavors.

Butternut Squash–Kale Salad With Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette

Round out these autumn greens with tart pomegranate seeds, crunchy pepitas, and a shower of Parmesan.

Béchamel Sauce

This classic 15-minute sauce is your secret weapon for homemade mac and cheese, chowder, lasagna, and more.

Our Favorite French Onion Soup

Caramelized onions, melty Gruyère, and a deeply savory broth deliver the kind of comfort that doesn’t need improving.

Frijoles Peruanos (Peruvian Refried Beans)

Mayocobas, or canary beans, are the quick-cooking pantry ingredient you should know about.

White Bean Turkey Chili

A dash of cocoa powder adds depth and richness to the broth of this easy turkey chili.

French Silk Pie

A no-bake Oreo crust, a rich chocolate filling, and a tower of whipped cream come together in this shut-the-room-up dessert.

Recipe notes

Our 51 Best Clam Recipes