Beginner Linguine With Clams
From Taste of Home [1]
Ingredients
- 4 ounces uncooked linguine
3/4 chopped green pepper
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 to 1/3 cup clam juice
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pepper
Crushed red pepper flakes
1 can or 6-1/2 ounces minced clams, drained
Directions
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- In a small skillet, sauté the green pepper, onion and garlic in oil and butter until almost tender.
- Stir in the clam juice, basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Stir in clams, and heat through.
- Drain pasta and transfer to a bowl. Pour sauce over pasta, tossing to coat.
Serves 2.
Information
- Category
- Main Dishes, Shellfish
- Cuisine
- Italian