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Clam Sauce

From the Kitchen of: Sylvia Andrew

1/2	cup	Olive oil
4	cloves	Garlic, minced
1/4	cups	Onion, minced
2	cans	(6 1/2 oz each) Chopped clams
1/2	cup	Dry white wine
1	tsp.	Whole basil, crushed
1/2	tsp.	Whole thyme, crushed
1/4	tsp.	Coarsely ground pepper
1/2	cup	Chopped fresh parsley
1	pkg. (8 oz)	linguine, cooked
		Parmesan cheese

[INSTRUCTIONS]

Heat oil in a heavy skillet; sauté garlic and onion over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes.

Drain clams; reserve juice. Add clam juice and wine to skillet; stir in basil, thyme and pepper. Cook over medium heat 10 minutes or until mixture is reduced by half. Stir in clams; simmer 5 minutes.

Cook linguine according to package directions; drain.

Pour clam mixture over pasta; toss with parsley.

Serve on warm platter or plates; sprinkle liberally with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Yield: 4 servings.

50+ Friends Club CookbookSauces

Clam Sauce

50+ Friends Club Cookbook
Sauces