LINGUINI AND CLAM SAUCE

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Make and share this Linguini and Clam Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by EmmyLynn

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb linguine
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup olive oil
3 minced garlic cloves
3 (6 ounce) cans clams, drained juice reserved
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/3 cup heavy cream or 1/3 cup half-and-half
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup white wine

Steps:

  • Cook linguini according to package directions. Drain. Meanwhile, make the sauce as follows.
  • Melt butter with oil in saucepan. Add clams and garlic and saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Stir in oregano, basil, parsley, salt and pepper and simmer.
  • In separate bowl or measuring cup, whisk cornstarch with 1/2 cup clam juice. Add to butter/clam mixture. Add cream or half & half, parmesan cheese, and wine.
  • Boil for one minute, then stir the sauce in with the drained pasta.

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