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The Frugal Foodie: Linguine with Clam Sauce
The first recipe I’m sharing with you is an old family standby. Like
most of my recipes, I started with a “real” recipe and tweaked
it until it was just right. I love this dish because it tastes like restaurant
food and takes just minutes to make. Plus, I almost always have these
ingredients on hand so it’s easy to put together on short notice.
My kids aren’t so crazy about clams (it doesn’t work to tell
them it’s chicken) so I usually reserve some plain pasta for them
and leave the sauce off.
This recipe is heavy on basil, one of my favorite herbs. It has a wonderful
aroma and adds a ton of flavor. I strongly advocate starting an herb garden
if you don’t have one already. Fresh herbs can be expensive if you
buy them in the store, and by substituting the dried versions you’re
missing out on a LOT of flavor. When you grow them yourself herbs are
always at the ready and cost just pennies. So, your assignment this week
is to stop by your local garden store and pick up some basil plants. They
work well in containers as long as they are planted in soil that drains
well and are placed in a sunny spot.
Linguine with Clam Sauce
2 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams, with juice
1/3 cup butter
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (make sure it says: Produced in Italy)
2 cloves minced garlic
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/4 cup fresh Parmesan cheese
Ground black pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) package linguini pasta
Directions:
Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, start
preparing the sauce. In a large saucepan, sauté the onions and garlic
in butter until tender. Add the olive oil, clams with their juice, parsley,
basil, and pepper. Place over medium heat until boiling. Serve warm over
pasta. Sprinkle w/Parmesan. Serve with garlic bread and a salad.
Mangia!
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