Linguine in White Clam Sauce Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time30 Min
Ready In35 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Clams10 Ounce
 Milk1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Olive oil3 Tablespoon
 Butter2 Tablespoon
 Garlic1 Clove (5gm)
 Onion1 Small, finely chopped
 Button mushrooms1 1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 White wine1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Parsley1 Tablespoon, finely chopped
 Basil2 Teaspoon, finely chopped
 Oregano1 Teaspoon, finely chopped
 Salt1 To taste
 Pepper white1 To taste
 Linguine1 Pound
 Basil sprig4 , garnish

Directions

GETTING READY
1) In a bowl with the milk, drain and soak the clams for 1 to 1/2 hours. Then drain and reserve 1/2 cup of the liquid.

MAKING
2) In a large pot, gently saute the garlic and onion in the oil and butter, until soft.
3) Stir in the button mushrooms and saute for a few minutes.
4) Pour in the wine and cook over medium heat, until slightly reduced.
5) Stir in the herbs, clams and clam milk, then season with the salt and pepper to taste, cook until the is sauce is slightly thickened.
6) In a pan, cook the linguine in the boiling salted water, until tender. Drain and place on a warmed serving dish.

SERVING
7) Pour over the sauce, garnish with the basil sprigs and serve the Linguine in White Clam Sauce immediately.
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