Name: Linguine with Spicy Clam Sauce
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 1/2 cups chopped onion; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 1 tablespoon chopped jalapeño chili; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 3 6.5-ounce cans chopped clams; 1/2 cup whipping cream; 12 ounces linguine, freshly cooked; 6 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Jalapeño and basil add zip to a classic dish.

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 4

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil

1 1/2 cups chopped onion

1 tablespoon chopped garlic

1 tablespoon chopped jalapeño chili

1 teaspoon dried oregano

3 6.5-ounce cans chopped clams

1/2 cup whipping cream

12 ounces linguine, freshly cooked

6 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Preparation

Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, chili and oregano to skillet. Sauté until onion is tender, about 6 minutes. Add clams with their juices and cream. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 4 minutes. Add pasta and 4 tablespoons basil; toss until sauce coats pasta, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer pasta to large bowl. Sprinkle with remaining basil.