White Clam Linguine

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Very creamy pasta dish that’s a great idea for canned clams. Beginning cooks, make this quick and easy seafood dish and watch everyone be impressed.
Ready in: 25 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice
• 2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans chopped clams, liquid separated and set aside
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 12 ounces linguine, cooked according to package directions

Preparation method

Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 15 mins

1. Pour oil into a saucepan and place over medium-high heat. Cook garlic in hot oil for 1 minute, then add remaining ingredients except pasta and chopped clams. (Do add the canned clam liquid.)
2. Bring to a boil, the simmer on low heat for 8 to 10 minutes to thicken. Add clams and heat through, then serve over linguine.