Linguine With Spicy Clam Sauce

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 1 tablespoon chopped jalapeno chili
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3 (6 1/2 ounce) cans chopped clams
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• 12 ounces linguine, freshly cooked
• 6 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat.
• 2 add onion, garlic, chili and oregano to skillet.
• 3 saute until onion is tender, about 6 minutes.
• 4 add clams with their juices and cream.
• 5 simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 4 minutes.
• 6 add pasta and 4 tablespoons basil; toss until sauce coats pasta, about 2 minutes.
• 7 season with salt and pepper.
• 8 transfer pasta to large bowl.
• 9 sprinkle with remaining basil.