Linguine with Clam Sauce

By á-4161

Ingredients

• Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 cup linguine mixture and 1 tablespoon cheese)
• Ingredients
• 1 (9-ounce) package fresh linguine
• 4 bacon slices
• 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 (6 1/2-ounce) cans minced clams, drained
• 1 (8-ounce bottle) clam juice
• 1/4 cup (1 ounce) preshredded fresh Parmesan cheese

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain.

While pasta cooks, place bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, and cook until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, and crumble. Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings in pan. Add garlic and basil; sauté for 30 seconds. Add bacon, lemon juice, and the next 4 ingredients (lemon juice through clam juice); cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Combine the pasta and clam mixture, and toss well. Sprinkle with cheese.