Linguine with White Clam Sauce

Name: Linguine with White Clam Sauce
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4 - 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1/4 c butter; 1/4 c olive oil, extra virgin; 4 clove garlic, finely chopped; 4 scallions, chopped; 2 Tbsp flour; 2 c clam juice, bottled; 3 can(s) minced clams (or 2-3 doz. fresh, steamed small clams); 1/4 c italian parsley, chopped; salt & pepper to taste; 1 1/2 tsp thyme, dried; 1/2 c fresh oregano, chopped; 3/4 c fresh basil, chopped; 1/2 c parmesan cheese, shredded; 1 pkg 16 oz. linguine, cooked and drained

By Joline Tate
@JayTea

I recently visited Italy. I especially loved Tuscany in northern Italy and their wonderful food. Here's a recipe I gleaned from the trip.

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Serves:

4 - 6

Prep:

1 Hr

Cook:

20 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

1/4 c

butter
1/4 c

olive oil, extra virgin
4 clove

garlic, finely chopped
4

scallions, chopped
2 Tbsp

flour
2 c

clam juice, bottled
3 can(s)

minced clams (or 2-3 doz. fresh, steamed small clams)
1/4 c

italian parsley, chopped
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salt & pepper to taste
1 1/2 tsp

thyme, dried
1/2 c

fresh oregano, chopped
3/4 c

fresh basil, chopped
1/2 c

parmesan cheese, shredded
1 pkg

16 oz. linguine, cooked and drained
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How to Make Linguine with White Clam Sauce

Step-by-Step

Cook linguine according to package directions and drain.
While linguine is cooking, heat butter and extra virgin olive oil and saute garlic and scallions.
Remove from heat. Whisk in flour, and cook for a few more minutes.
Stir in clam juice and cook until thickened. Add seasonings and simmer for 15 - 20 minutes.
Add clams and heat.
Spoon some of the sauce over cooked linguine.
Always add clams just before serving.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve with remaining sauce and extra shredded cheese and a little parsley.