Elegant White Clam Sauce

An elegant take on the classic.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 -2  shallot, finely minced
• 4 -8  baby portabella mushrooms, chopped
• 3  tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped
• 2 (7 ounce) cans minced clams
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 6  ounces spinach fettuccine

Directions

1. Drain clams, saving 3/4 cup juices.
2. Melt butter and olive oil together over medium heat. Add shallots and stir for 1 minute, then add mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in juices, basil, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer for 10 minutes uncovered. Add clams, simmer 3 more minutes.
3. Start pasta while sauce is simmering.