Linguine with Clam Sauce

By daiseyduck

Don't be fooled by the low calories and 30-minute preparation time. This clam, pepper, and pasta recipe is loaded with flavor.

Ingredients

• 2 6-1/2-ounce cans minced clams
• 1 medium green or red sweet pepper, chopped
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 4 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
• 4 ounces linguine, cooked and drained
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Details

Servings 3
Adapted from recipe.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions
1
Drain clams, reserving liquid. In a saucepan combine reserved clam liquid, green or sweet red pepper, onions, basil, crushed red pepper, and garlic. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, about 5 minutes or until onions are tender.
2
In a small bowl stir together wine and cornstarch; stir mixture into saucepan. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more.
3
Stir in clams and parsley; heat through.
4
In a large bowl toss linguine with clam mixture. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese atop each serving. Makes 3 servings.