Manhattan Clam Linguine

Minced clams and linguine are tossed with a creamy herb sauce for a dish sure to make a big wave at dinner.

Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 38 min
Makes: 4 servings

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3	quarts water
1	teaspoon salt
2	cans (6 1/2 ounces each) minced clams, drained and liquid reserved
1	package (8 ounces) linguine or spaghetti
1/4	cup butter or margarine
2	tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1	tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
3/4	teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/8	teaspoon pepper
3	garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2	cup whipping (heavy) cream
1/4	cup dry white wine or Progresso® chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton)
1/4	cup grated Parmesan cheese

Serve with...

Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato Salad
Total Time: 3 hours 10 min

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1.	Heat water, salt and reserved clam liquid to boiling in 4-quart Dutch oven. Add linguine. Boil uncovered 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, just until tender; drain. Return to Dutch oven; toss with 2 tablespoons of the butter.
2.	Heat remaining 2 tablespoons butter in 2-quart saucepan. Stir in parsley, basil, thyme, pepper, garlic and clams. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until clams are heated through. Stir in whipping cream and wine; heat through, stirring occasionally.
3.	Pour clam sauce over linguine; add cheese. Toss until evenly coated.

Serve With

Crunchy breadsticks and a tossed romaine salad would easily complement this creamy clam dish.

Substitution

Want to skip the white wine? Use apple juice or chicken broth instead.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 575 (Calories from Fat 235 ); Total Fat 26 g (Saturated Fat 15 g); Cholesterol 130 mg; Sodium 670 mg; Total Carbohydrate 52 g (Dietary Fiber 2 g); Protein 35 g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 28 %; Vitamin C 20 %; Calcium 22 %; Iron 100 % Exchanges: 3 Starch; 1 Vegetable; 3 1/2 Medium-Fat Meat; 1 Fat
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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