creamy linguine with clam sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (8 ounce) package linguine pasta
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup minced sweet onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (10 ounce) can baby clams, drained with juices reserved (such as bumble bee®)
• 1 tablespoon dry white
• 1 (16 ounce) jar alfredo sauce (such as classico®)
• 1 teaspoon grated parmesan cheese, or to taste (optional)
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. once the water is boiling, stir in the linguine, and return to a boil. cook the pasta, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still slightly firm, about 11 minutes. drain well.
• heat the butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until it begins to brown slightly. stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion becomes lightly golden, about 10 minutes. stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute more. add the reserved clam juice and . simmer until reduced by half, about 15 minutes. stir in the alfredo sauce and clams; cook and stir until heated through, about 5 minutes.
• serve the clam sauce over the linguine, and sprinkle with parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes.