linguini with clam sauce

Westerville, OH
Updated on Nov 21, 2012

This is a great weeknight or last minute dinner because you can always have the ingredients on hand. My husband loves this dish! You can make this healthier by eliminating the butter and/or using whole grain pasta.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 box linguine pasta
  • 2 - chicken bouillon cubes
  • - grated parmesan cheese to taste
  • 1 can minced clams with juice, 6.5 oz
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basel
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 2 - lemons, juiced

How To Make linguini with clam sauce

  • Step 1
    Bring water to a boil. Add bouillon cubes and let dissolve. Add pasta and cook according to instructions until al dente (firm in the center). Just before draining pasta, reserve one cup of pasta water. Drain pasta and set aside.
  • Step 2
    In a large skillet, melt butter in olive oil over medium heat. When butter is melted, add red pepper flakes and garlic. Cook and stir for approximately one minute. Do not let garlic burn.
  • Step 3
    Add clams with juice, white wine, parsley, basil, salt and pepper. Continue to cook and stir until boiling.
  • Step 4
    Remove skillet from heat and add pasta. Toss to coat. If more liquid is needed, add reserved water a little at a time. Add lemon juice and toss
  • Step 5
    Fill bowls and top with parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Discover More

Category: Pasta
Category: Seafood
Culture: Italian
Keyword: #Clams
Ingredient: Pasta
Method: Stove Top

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