Ingredients

  • 1 (16 oz.) pkg. linguini
  • 1/4 c. olive oil or mixed half and half with vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp. minced fresh garlic
  • 3 (6 1/2 oz.) cans minced clams, drained and liquid reserved
  • 1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen broccoli florets
  • grated Parmesan cheese
  • chopped fresh parsley

Method

  • Start cooking linguini according to package directions.
  • While linguini cooks, make sauce.
  • In a heavy 2-quart saucepan cook oil and garlic about one minute over moderate heat, until garlic just starts to turn golden.
  • Add clam liquid, parsley, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper.
  • Reduce heat to moderately low and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Reduce heat to low, stir in clams and heat thoroughly.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Meanwhile, when linguini is almost cooked, add broccoli to the pot and cook a few minutes, until tender but still firm.
  • Drain linguini and broccoli in a colander.
  • Put into a large warmed shallow bowl and pour clam sauce over pasta.
  • Sprinkle with parsley.
  • Serve with grated cheese.
  • Serves 4.