19. CLAMS AND LINGUINI
- PREP TIME: 5 minutes
- COOK TIME: 15 minutes
- TOTAL TIME: 20 minutes
- YIELD: 6
INGREDIENTS
- 1 16-ounce package linguini
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3 6.5-ounce cans chopped or minced clams in juice
- 1 8-ounce bottle clam juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
- Grated pecorino or parmesan cheese (optional for serving)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- In a small sauce pan, heat olive oil to medium heat.
- Sauté garlic, crushed red peppers, and basil in the olive oil until fragrant.
- Add clams in their juice and clam juice.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer until pasta is ready.
- When pasta is cooked, toss with clams and sauce.
- Serve with grated pecorino or parmesan cheese.
