Linguine and Clam Sauce on the Grill

Got this recipe from a friend and I found it so hard to believe that I had to try it! Was the BEST linguine and clam sauce I have ever tasted! VERY easy. And you can cook and serve in the same pan!

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4-5
• Yields: 1 Serving tray

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1⁄2 red onion, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped fresh parsley
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped fresh basil
• 1  cup dry white wine
• 2 (12 ounce) cans low sodium chicken broth
•  salt and pepper
• 2 1⁄2 dozen littleneck clams
• 1 (16 ounce) box linguine, cooked just short of al dente
• 1⁄2 cup  grated pecorino romano cheese
•  hot red pepper flakes

Directions

1. Preheat grill to high. Place a large aluminum baking pan directly on grate. In the pan place butter and chopped onion and saute, stirring frequently until onion is translucent.
2. Add the garlic,half the parsley, and half the basil and saute for a few minutes more until the garlic just starts to turn color.
3. Add wine, 1 can of the chicken broth, salt and pepper and the clams. Lower heat to medium, close the grill checking every few minutes and tossing the clams around for about 15 to 20 minutes, until clams open.
4. Add pasta the remainder of the parsley, basil, and broth, grated cheese and shake in as much hot pepper flakes to the heat you desire.
5. Mix well,close the grill and cook a few minutes more untill everything is heated through.