LINGUINE WITH CLAMS AND GARLIC CREAM SAUCE ALA NITA HOLLEMAN

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Make and share this Linguine with Clams and Garlic Cream Sauce ala Nita Holleman recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Nita Holleman

Categories     European

Time 27m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, crushed,peeled,finely minced
2 tablespoons flour
2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans clams
1/4 cup clam juice or 1/4 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons dried parsley or 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/3 lb linguine (dry weight)
1 teaspoon table salt

Steps:

  • In a large pasta pot or Dutch oven, bring about 2 quarts boiling water to boil.
  • Add table salt.
  • Cook just long enough for pasta to be el dente.
  • Consult pasta package.
  • Drain in a colander when pasta is done.
  • Then place over a little boiling water to keep it hot.
  • In a heavy saute pan over low heat, melt butter.
  • Add garlic and stir in until the garlic is soft but NOT browned about- 1 minute.
  • Add flour and stir in well to make a roux, but DO NOT BROWN.
  • Add wine and cook for about 1 minutes.
  • Add clams, cover with a tightly fitting lid.
  • Cook for a couple of minutes.
  • Reduce heat and add cream and parsley.
  • Continue cooking until the liquid is reduced by about one fourth.
  • Place piping hot linguine in warm indivual serving bowls.
  • Divide sauce over linguine.
  • Serve with grated fresh parmesan cheese and Italiah Herbs for sprinkling as desired at the table.
  • Serve with a fresh salad and garlic and butter French Bread.
  • ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 789, Fat 34.9, SaturatedFat 20.4, Cholesterol 159.5, Sodium 1602, Carbohydrate 71.6, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 1.9, Protein 40.2

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