Brent's Favorite Clam Linguine

Victoria in Fort Wayne's Note:

This used to be my husband's favorite thing to order when we went out for Italian, until I realized I could make it at home in 15 minutes for a quarter of the price. The recipe as written serves two, but I've doubled and tripled it very easily. The whole wheat pasta is just a personal preference, and in the summer I love to use fresh basil and oregano. Enjoy!

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• 6 ounces whole wheat linguine
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 10 ounces canned baby clams
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. While pasta cooks, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add onion and garlic and saute about 5 minutes.
4. Add seasonings and saute 1 more minute.
5. Add lemon juice, clams with their liquid, and wine.
6. Simmer 5 minutes.
7. Toss pasta with with clam sauce mixture.
8. Garnish with Parmesan and parsley.

Reviews

[Robyn's Cookin']

My husband absolutely loved this recipe! In fact, judging by his comments, I'd say it's his favorite new recipe that I've made in awhile. I thought it had great flavor but mine came out way too salty because I used cooking wine (which already has salt in it); entirely my fault! If I use cooking wine again next time, I'll omit the extra salt. I can see this becoming a regular at our house. It's quick, easy, and delish. Would be a nice dinner for company, too.

[Lindseypinch]

This is a fantastic recipe! I was worried the clam taste would be overpowering but it wasn't at all! Very easy to make also. The only changes I made was to use two 6 oz. Cans of chopped clams and added extra lemon juice, other than that nothing. Thank you!

[Susang]

Made this last night for dinner. The only change I made was I only used half of the red pepper flakes. We really enjoyed this! I would also agree that the Old Bay really adds to the flavor of the dish. A quick and easy meal for a work night, will be making this again and again. Thanks Victoria.