Linguine and Clam Sauce Recipe

Linguine and Clam Sauce Recipe

  • 1 pound linguini pasta
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 (6.5 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
  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.