Linguini with Clam Sauce

You know those nights when you open the fridge and stare blankly hoping that some kind of dinner inspiration will jump out and thump you in the head? Well-  keep this meal in mind when that happens!

I bet almost all of you have a decent stockpile of pasta. With a box of noodles and a few other ingredients, you can whip up my Linguini With Clam Sauce in a flash.

Ok…so maybe clams are not something you keep on hand at all times–but, I really think you should. I always try to keep a couple of cans of salmon and clams in my pantry at all times – just in case. On nights when I can’t quite get myself organized or when I need dinner in a flash…those cans are lifesavers. Ok well, they are definitely budget savers as they save us from a run through the drive thru or pizza delivery!

This recipe is one that I have made for MANY years. I started making this recipe when I was a just out of college, very poor, single gal. I’d make a batch and then eat it throughout the week.

Add in a little side salad and some garlic bread and dinner is done in about the time it takes to boil pasta! I am not one to cook multiple meals every night but my boys will not touch this dish. They tried it and just can’t handle the clams. I know…they are crazy – right? So I just make extra noodles and dump some jarred pasta sauce on their noodles. It works for me as I’ll just toss the leftovers in my fridge and enjoy another serving for lunch the following day 😉

Remember this recipe is part of the Publix Menu Plan Week Of 9/11 – 9/17. Here are the other recipes that I have already shared – 

Linguini With Clam Sauce
Author: Michelle
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Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 1 pound linguine, cooked according to package directions
  • 2 cans clams 6.5 oz, chopped in clam juice
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • black pepper and/or red pepper flakes to taste
Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil and butter in a medium pan.
  2. Add garlic to the pan and cook for about a minute, until fragrant.
  3. Add clams, clam juice, parsley, basil, black/red pepper and allow to come to a boil.
  4. Add the parmesan cheese and serve over the cooked pasta.

Grab a couple cans of clams (just $1.50 each at Publix) and some of the BOGO Mueller’s pasta and put this one together for well under $2 per person!