Pasta w/ clam and garlic sauce

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
RADIS BGMB90B
12ouncesPasta; linguine best
3tablespoonsButter
5tablespoonsOlive oil
6largesGarlic cloves; minced
3cansWhole baby clams; drained, 10 oz, all juice reserved
cupDry white wine
1largeCarrot; coarse chopped
2tablespoonsFresh oregano; minced, 1 1/2 tsp dried, crmbld
½cupFresh italian parsley; minced
Salt and pepper

Directions

Cook linguine in large pot of rapidly boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. 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