linguine with clam sauce

By Jody

Ingredients

• 1 can (10 oz.) whole baby clams
• 1 can (6 1/2 0z) minced clams
• 1/2 c finely chopped onion
• 2 tbsp evoo
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/3 c minced fresh parsley
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/2 c white wine or broth
• 1/4 c minced fresh basil
• dash of pepper
• dash of cayenne pepper
• cooked linguine
• shredded parmesan

Preparation

Step 1

drain baby and minced clams, reserving juice; set clams and juice aside. in large skillet, saute onion in oil and butter until tender. add parsley and garlic; saute for 2 minutes.
add drain clams; saute 2 minutes longer.
combine cornstarch and clam juice until smooth; stir into skillet with wine or broth. bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. stir in basil, pepper and cayenne.
serve sauce over linguine; sprinkle with parmesan cheese.