Clam Linguine w/White Wine Sauce

Linguine with clams in a garlicky white wine sauce makes an easy and elegant Italian pasta dinner.

Ingredients:

1 lb. linguine

3 tbsp. butter

3 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 cup dry white wine

2 tbsp. chopped parsley

2 tbsp. chopped basil

Salt and pepper to taste

1 lb. littleneck clams, scrubbed and cleaned

Instructions:

Cook linguine according to package instructions.

In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.

Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.

Add dry white wine to the skillet and bring to a boil.

Cook for 2-3 minutes or until sauce is slightly reduced.

Add chopped parsley, chopped basil, salt, and pepper to the skillet.

Add cleaned clams to the skillet, cover, and cook for 5-7 minutes or until clams have opened.

Discard any clams that do not open.

Serve linguine with white wine clam sauce and clams on top.