Elena's Linguini With Clam Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 pound linguini pasta
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cans (6.5 ounces each) chopped clams, with juice
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Cook linguini in boiling salted water according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water and set aside.
2. Melt butter in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add white wine, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 2 minutes.
3. Add clams with juice to the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Add cooked linguini and parsley to the skillet and toss to combine. Simmer until heated through, about 2 minutes.
5. Serve warm.

Interesting Facts

• This dish is also known as "spaghetti with clam sauce."
• This dish is a favorite of Italian grandmothers.
• Clam sauce is a popular Italian-American dish.
• The white wine adds a nice depth of flavor to the dish.