Linguine with garlicky clam sauce

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
12ouncesLinguine pasta; cook
3tablespoonsButter
5tablespoonsOlive oil
6largesGarlic cloves; mince
3cansWhole baby clams; drain; save juice, 10oz eac
cupDry white wine
1largeCarrot; coarse chop
2tablespoonsFresh oregano; mince; or
teaspoonDried; crumble
½cupFresh italian parsley; mince
Salt and pepper

Directions

Meanwhile, melt butter with oil in heavy large skillet over low heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add juices reserved from clams, wine, carrot and oregano. Increase heat to high and boil until reduced to 1⅓ cups, about 12 minutes. Stir in clams and all but 1 tablespoon parsley. Simmer until just heated through, about 1 minute.

Season with salt and pepper. Drain linguine well; add to skillet of hot clam sauce. Gently toss to blend. Transfer pasta to large serving platter.

Garnish with reserved parsley and serve immediately.

Posted to MC-Recipe Digest by Nancy Berry <nlberry@...> on Apr 28, 1998