Linguine with Clams

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 43 min
Servings: 12
Yield: 12 servings

Description

Chopped clams and mushrooms simmered in white wine and butter with garlic and a touch of sour cream. Tossed with linguine pasta and served with a side salad and French bread, you'll have yourself a meal to remember!

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta
8 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium white onion, chopped
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
4 cloves garlic, pressed
1 cup dry white wine
4 (6 1/2 ounce) cans chopped clams, drained and rinsed with juices reserved
2 tablespoons sour cream
freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley

Directions

1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2 Melt butter over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add onions, mushrooms, and garlic, and saute until tender. Pour in wine and simmer for 10 minutes, reducing heat if necessary.
3 Stir in clams, reserved clam juice, sour cream, pepper, and parsley, and simmer another 20 minutes. Toss with linguine, and serve. Enjoy!