Linguine and Clams

Chef Luvfood's Note:

Authentic tasting "white" clam sauce. Easy to prepare, yet delicious enough for company. I prefer to use White zinfandel wine, but any white wine will work fine.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 lb linguine , cooked al dente according to package directions
• 3 (6 ½ ounce) cans minced clams with juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 medium onions , diced
• 1 teaspoon garlic , minced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• ¼ cup fresh parsley , fresh, finely chopped
• ½ teaspoon salt
• fresh ground pepper
• ½ cup white wine
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1⁄3; cup parmesan cheese , grated

Directions:

1. Cook linguine to al dente, according to package directions.
2. While linguine is cooking, in large skillet, add olive oil and diced onions, cook on med heat until translucent (about 5 min.).
3. Add garlic, basil, Italian seasoning, parsley, and salt and pepper. cook for another 3-5 minutes.
4. Open cans of clams, drain, reserving liquid. Set clams aside.
5. Add clam juice and wine to skillet. Bring to boil, and cook for 3-5 minutes, allowing liquid to cook down a bit. Add clams back in until heated.
6. Add butter and cheese, and cook 2 minute more.
7. Drain linguine, then add to pan with clam sauce and mix. Serve immediately, garnishing with additional chopped parsley and cheese.

Reviews

[Chef #876968]

Loved this, I've made quite a few linguine and clam sauces, but this one topped them all. Yummy. Thanks :)

[Chef #1122963]

This was really great! I've looked for a good recipe (and experimented a lot) for a good white clam sauce . Did do some adjustments for 2 people (not a lot, since our favorite lunch is leftover dinner. Thanks Chef Luvfood!

[mersaydees]

Absolutely stunning! Made as directed, except converted to 1/3 recipe for DH and I, and used fettucine noodles as I possess a ton of these. Wonderful! Thanks, Chef Luvfood! Made for My 3 Chefs.