How to Make Italian Linguine with Clam Sauce

When I'm in a hurry this dish is so easy to prepare. Garlic Bread on the side tops this dish nicely! Your family will think you were cooking all day!

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• 1 (16oz.) package linguine
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 4 large cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 (6.5oz.) cans chopped clams, drained with juices reserved
• 2 (14.5oz.) cans diced tomatoes
• 1 (2 1/4 oz.)can sliced black olived, drained
• 1/2 cup sweet wine or vegetable broth
• 1 cup thinly sliced scallions
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

1. Cook the linguine in a large pot of salted water until just tender to the bite. Drain well.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat olive oil and cook the garlic over medium heat, stirring for 30 seconds. Add reserved clam juice, un-drained tomatoes, olives, and wine or broth.
3. Simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes until lightly reduced. (Sauce can be made a couple of hours before cooking pasta. Refrigerate, but reheat before continuing.)
4. Add clams, scallions, and basil. Cook, stirring for 1 to 2 minutes, or until heated through. Toss sauce with hot pasta and serve.
   
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