linguine with clam sauce

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Ingredients

  • 1 can (10 oz.) whole baby clams
  • 1 can (6 1/2 0z) minced clams
  • 1/2 c finely chopped onion
  • 2 tbsp evoo
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/3 c minced fresh parsley
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 c white wine or broth
  • 1/4 c minced fresh basil
  • dash of pepper
  • dash of cayenne pepper
  • cooked linguine
  • shredded parmesan

Preparation

Step 1

drain baby and minced clams, reserving juice; set clams and juice aside. in large skillet, saute onion in oil and butter until tender. add parsley and garlic; saute for 2 minutes.
add drain clams; saute 2 minutes longer.
combine cornstarch and clam juice until smooth; stir into skillet with wine or broth. bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. stir in basil, pepper and cayenne.
serve sauce over linguine; sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

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