Linguine and Clam Sauce

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Servings: 5
Yield: 5 servings

Description

This is a very easy and tasty recipe. My family loves it. Try serving it with a green salad and garlic bread if desired.

Ingredients

1 pound linguini pasta
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup butter
2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans minced clams, drained with juice reserved
4 cloves crushed garlic
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

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 reserve.
2 In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm oil, butter, reserved clam juice, garlic and parsley; stir and simmer for 5 minutes.
3 Add clams and salt and pepper to taste. Pour over pasta and toss with Parmesan cheese; serve.