Linguine with Clam Sauce

This is an easy, inexpensive, white clam sauce. Try it over any kind of pasta; lemon pepper linguine is especially tasty. Extend the sauce for larger portions by adding in one half cup of chicken broth.

Ingredients

• 2 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams, with juice


• 1/4 cup butter


• 1/2 cup vegetable oil


• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic


• 1 tablespoon dried parsley


• ground black pepper to taste


• 1/4 tablespoon dried basil


• 1 (16 ounce) package linguini pasta

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook pasta according to package directions.


2. Combine clams with juice, butter, oil, minced garlic, parsley, basil, and pepper in a large saucepan. Place over medium heat until boiling. Serve warm over pasta.

Linguine with Clam Sauce