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Perfect Linguine with Garlic Clam Sauce

A quick and easy Italian-American dinner featuring linguine pasta in a garlicky butter sauce made with canned clams, fresh herbs, and simple pantry ingredients. Ready in just 20 minutes!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 878
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 16 ounce package linguine pasta
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 6.5 ounce cans minced clams, with juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese optional
  • Red pepper flakes optional, for heat

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook according to package directions until al dente, usually 9-11 minutes.
  2. While the pasta cooks, melt the butter with olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant but not browned, about 1 minute.
  4. Pour in the canned clams with their juice. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Add the chopped parsley and basil, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Remember that clam juice is naturally salty, so taste before adding salt.
  6. Allow the sauce to simmer gently for 5-7 minutes, letting the flavors meld together.
  7. When the linguine is cooked, drain it thoroughly but do not rinse.
  8. Add the hot pasta directly to the clam sauce, tossing well to coat every strand of linguine with the buttery sauce.
  9. Serve immediately, garnished with additional fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 878kcalCarbohydrates: 85gProtein: 37gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 190mgFiber: 5g
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