RED CLAM SAUCE OVER PASTA

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Laura Valdez of Arlington, Texas sends this sensational basil-seasoned clam sauce that will shake up supper time. It's a nice change from typical meat-based pasta sauces.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons butter
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (6-1/2 ounces) chopped clams, drained
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked linguine

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute garlic in butter and oil for 30 seconds. Stir in the tomato sauce, clams, parsley, basil and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with linguine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 739mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.