LINGUINE WITH CLAMS AND TOMATOES

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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     pastas, appetizer, main course

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried
1/2 cup dry white wine
12 large clams in the shell
1 1/2 pounds ripe field tomatoes, or 2 cups canned no-salt-added tomatoes
1/2 cup fish stock or bottled clam juice
8 ounces fresh linguine, eggless if possible
5 fresh large basil leaves

Steps:

  • Slice the garlic and chop the fresh thyme. Combine with wine in a pot large enough for all ingredients.
  • Scrub clams and add to pot. Bring to a boil and cook until the clam shells open. As they open, remove them from the pot and set aside. Continue cooking broth until it is reduced by half.
  • Bring water to a boil for the linguine in a covered pot.
  • Wash and trim the tomatoes, and cut in half. Squeeze out the seeds. Chop tomatoes in a food processor or with a knife. When the broth has been reduced, add the fish stock or clam juice and chopped tomatoes, and cook over high heat, continuing to reduce the liquid slightly.
  • Cook the linguine according to package directions.
  • Remove the clams from their shells, and pour any reserved liquid from them into the pot.
  • Wash and dry basil, and cut into thin strips.
  • Drain the pasta, and add to the sauce with the clams; stir to blend, and serve topped with basil.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 566, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 84 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 38 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1149 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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