Description
Lighter linguine with clam sauce in under 30 minutes. Canned clams, white wine and fresh herbs over either whole wheat linguine or high fiber linguine makes for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Whole Wheat Or High Fiber Linguine
- 24 ounces, weight Canned Chopped Clams
- 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
- 2 teaspoons Light Butter
- 1 Shallot, Finely Chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, Finely Minced
- ½ teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- ½ cups White Wine
- ½ Lemon, Juiced
- ½ cups Fresh Parsley, Chopped
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Oregano, Chopped
- ¼ teaspoons Salt
- ½ teaspoons Pepper
- Parmesan Cheese, For Garnish (optional)
Preparation
In a large stockpot, cook linguine according to package directions. Set aside.
Drain clams, reserving the clam juice for the sauce.
In a saucepan, over medium heat, melt olive oil and light butter. Add chopped shallot, saute about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic crushed red pepper, continue cooking for about 1 minute. Add white wine, reserved clam juice and lemon juice. Cook another 5 minutes, stirring often.
Add chopped clams, fresh parsley, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook another minute.
Toss with the cooked linguine and serve immediately. Serve with Parmesan cheese (optional).
