LINGUINE WITH CLAMS IN TOMATO HERB SAUCE

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This recipe is an adaptation of a recipe from Bon Appetit. The pasta is cooked right in the broth, making its own sauce. The fresh clams and herbs give this dish a lovely flavor. Very good served with a fresh green salad and some crusty bread.

Provided by bakedapple42

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups water (or more if needed)
3 lbs small littleneck clams, scrubbed
1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaf
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano (or 1 Tbl. dried)
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 lb linguine

Steps:

  • Saute butter and olive oil in a large pot.
  • Add chopped onion and red pepper flakes and saute 5 minutes, or until onion is translucent.
  • Add minced garlic and saute 1 minute.
  • Add tomatoes and cook about 2 minutes.
  • Add chicken broth and 1 cup water and bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15-20 minutes.
  • Add clams, cover, and bring to a boil. Cook until clams open, about 5 minutes. Throw away any clams that do not open. Transfer clams to a bowl & set aside.
  • Add basil, parsley, and oregano into pot.
  • Add the linguine and boil until pasta is al dente. Add more broth or water if necessary.
  • Return clams and their juices to the pot. Cook 1-2 minutes longer.
  • Season with salt and pepper.

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