Linguine with Clam Sauce Recipe

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Green pepper gives a nice bite to this pasta dish. Add a loaf of crusty bread and a green salad, and dinner is served.

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Linguine with Clam Sauce Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

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Ingredients

4 ounces uncooked linguine
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 to 1/3 cup clam juice
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
Dash crushed red pepper flakes
1 can (6-1/2 ounces) minced clams, drained

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. In a small skillet, saute the green pepper, onion and garlic in oil and butter until almost tender. Stir in the clam juice, basil, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes. Stir in clams; heat through. Drain pasta; transfer to a bowl. Pour sauce over pasta; toss to coat. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 386 calories, 14 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 32 mg cholesterol, 807 mg sodium, 52 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 15 g protein.

Originally published as Linguine with Clam Sauce in Cooking for One or Two Cookbook , p229