Linguine with Clams Recipe

Ingredients

• 50 - *Little Neck Clams (cleaned and scrubbed)
• 1 lb - Linguine (cooked al dente)
• 30 oz - Diced Tomatoes
• 1/2 Cup - Diced Onions
• 1/2 Cup - White Wine
• 6 - Garlic Cloves (chopped)
• 4 TBS - Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 4 TBS - Butter
• 1 tsp - Oregano
• 1 tsp - Basil
• 1/2 tsp - Thyme
• 1/2 tsp - Salt
• 1/2 tsp - Black Pepper
• 1/2 tsp - Red Pepper Flakes
• 1 TBS - Fresh Lemon Juice

Directions

• Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat,
• Saute onions and garlic for 2-3 minutes.
• Add tomatoes, wine, oregano, basil, thyme, salt, black and red pepper.
• Stir and simmer 15 minutes until slightly reduced.
• Add clams, cover and simmer 4-5 minutes.
• After 4-5 minutes if there are any un-opened clams remove and discard.
• Add lemon juice
• Serve over hot linguine, top with Parmesan cheese and parsley

* If any clams are opened and will not close and stay closed before cooking, discard.

Enjoy!