Easy Linguine With White Clam Sauce |
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Prep Time: 12 Minutes Cook Time: 7 Minutes |
Ready In: 19 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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This healthy version of clam sauce and pasta features canned clams in a light sauce of butter, onion and garlic served over linguine or other pasta of your choice. Ingredients:
4 ounces uncooked linguine |
1 tablespoon unsalted butter |
1/2 small finely chopped onion (about 1/4 cup) |
1/2 teaspoon bottled minced garlic |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
2 (6 1/2-ounce) cans chopped clams, drained, reserving 2 tablespoons juice |
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil |
2 tablespoons shredded parmesan-romano cheese, divided |
1 scallion, chopped |
Directions:
1. Cook the linguine according to the package directions. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the pasta water before draining.
2. While the pasta cooks, make the clam sauce: In a skillet over medium heat, warm the butter until hot, about 2 minutes. Sauté onion and garlic 1 minute. Add salt and pepper; continue to sauté another minute, or until onion is soft and garlic is fragrant but not browned. Add the drained chopped clams and reserved 2 tablespoons clam juice; stir gently to combine, and simmer.
3. Add reserved 2 tablespoons pasta water to the skillet with the sauce. Stir sauce, and continue to simmer 3 minutes or until slightly thickened.
4. Toss the linguine with olive oil and divide between two bowls. Top each serving of pasta with half of the clam sauce, 1 tablespoon cheese, and a sprinkling of chopped scallion.
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