Linguine with White Clam Sauce

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

A white clam sauce flavored with garlic, white wine, and herbs is served over linguine noodles for a deliciously light seafood appetizer or main.

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package linguine pasta
1/4 cup olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
3 (8 ounce) cans minced clams, with juice
3/4 cup chopped parsley
2 tablespoons white wine
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes.
2 Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in liquid from clams, parsley, white wine, basil, and salt; simmer for 10 minutes.
3 Stir in clams until heated through. Add cooked linguine pasta; toss to combine and serve warm.