linguine with white clam sauce

Recipe by
Joline Tate
Dallas, TX

I recently visited Italy. I especially loved Tuscany in northern Italy and their wonderful food. Here's a recipe I gleaned from the trip.

yield 4 - 6
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For linguine with white clam sauce

  • 1/4 c
    butter
  • 1/4 c
    olive oil, extra virgin
  • 4 clove
    garlic, finely chopped
  • 4
    scallions, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp
    flour
  • 2 c
    clam juice, bottled
  • 3 can
    minced clams (or 2-3 doz. fresh, steamed small clams)
  • 1/4 c
    italian parsley, chopped
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    thyme, dried
  • 1/2 c
    fresh oregano, chopped
  • 3/4 c
    fresh basil, chopped
  • 1/2 c
    parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 1 pkg
    16 oz. linguine, cooked and drained

How To Make linguine with white clam sauce

  • 1
    Cook linguine according to package directions and drain.
  • 2
    While linguine is cooking, heat butter and extra virgin olive oil and saute garlic and scallions.
  • 3
    Remove from heat. Whisk in flour, and cook for a few more minutes.
  • 4
    Stir in clam juice and cook until thickened. Add seasonings and simmer for 15 - 20 minutes.
  • 5
    Add clams and heat.
  • 6
    Spoon some of the sauce over cooked linguine.
  • 7
    Always add clams just before serving.
  • 8
    Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve with remaining sauce and extra shredded cheese and a little parsley.

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