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Elegant White Clam Sauce
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 2
An elegant take on the classic.
Ingredients:
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 -2 shallot, finely minced
4 -8 baby portabella mushrooms, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped
2 (7 ounce) cans minced clams
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
6 ounces spinach fettuccine
Directions:
1. Drain clams, saving 3/4 cup juices.
2. Melt butter and olive oil together over medium heat. Add shallots and stir for 1 minute, then add mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in juices, basil, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer for 10 minutes uncovered. Add clams, simmer 3 more minutes.
3. Start pasta while sauce is simmering.
By RecipeOfHealth.com