Linguine With White Clam Sauce Recipe

Summary

Health IndexHealthyCuisine
CourseMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 8 ounces linguine or spaghetti
 Olive oil1 1/2 Tablespoon
 1/2 small yellow onion, chopped fine
 Garlic6 Clove (5gm), minced
 Flour2 Tablespoon
 Dry white wine1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 1/4 cup clam juice or low sodium chicken broth
 Low sodium chicken broth1 Cup (16 tbs)
 1 can minced clams, drained, rinsed well, and drained again
 Parmesan cheese1/4 Cup (16 tbs), grated
 Parsley2 Tablespoon, minced

Directions

Cook the linguine according to package directions, omitting the salt.
Rinse with cold water, drain, and set aside.
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a heavy 10 inch skillet over moderate heat for 1 minute; add the onion and garlic and cook, uncovered, until the onion is soft about 5 minutes.
Blend in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
Add the wine and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add the clam juice and chicken broth and cook, stirring, 4 minutes longer.
Stir in the clams and cheese.
Add the reserved linguine and cook 1 minute longer, tossing well until heated through.
Mix in the parsley and serve with a tossed green salad and crusty bread.
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