Clam Sauce with Linguine

ratherbeswimmin''s Note:

My family's favorite version of this cherished classic.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• ¼ cup finely chopped onion
• 6 cloves garlic , minced
• ½ cup olive oil
• 1 (6 ½ ounce) can minced clams , undrained
• ½ cup chablis or ½ cup other dry white wine
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• salt , to taste
• fresh coarse ground black pepper , to taste
• 1 (8 ounce) package linguine , cooked
• ½ cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions:

1. In a skillet, cook and stir the onion and garlic in hot olive oil.
2. Drain the clams and reserve 1/2 cup juice.
3. Add 1/2 cup clam juice and wine to the skillet.
4. Cook over medium-high for 10 minutes or until reduced by half.
5. Add in clams, basil, thyme, salt and pepper to taste; stir to combine.
6. Simmer for 5 minutes.
7. To serve: put cooked linguine on individual serving plates; top with clam sauce; sprinkle with parsley.

Reviews

[Cluich]

This was really good, and a breeze to make. I used two cans of clams, though, just cuz I like a lot of 'em in every bite.

[Chef #473959]

The other day my 20 year old college student son asked me for a good recipe. He wanted to make dinner for a young lady friend of his. Although he grills great chicken, he doesn't have a lot of experience in the kitchen (but he wants to learn). He wanted a pasta dish, but fancier than opening up a jar of spaghetti sauce. I thought of linguine w/clam sauce. When I did the search I found this recipe by Nurse Di. I have tried a lot of her recipes and have never been disappointed. I gave the recipe to my son. He made it for dinner, just as stated. He later left a message for me that it was really good (I trust his taste in food thus the 5 stars). I can't wait to try it myself.

[tin chefette]

This is wonderful. I followed the recipe exactly. We gobbled down every last bite. It was fast and easy. I will be making this again and again. Thanks, NurseDi!