Clam Linguine

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 8 ounces linguine, uncooked
• 3 to 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans minced clams
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Cook linguine, omitting salt. Drain linguine and set it aside.
2. Sauté garlic in butter in a large skillet.
3. Drain clams, and add liquid to garlic and butter in skillet; bring mixture to a boil. Cook over medium-high heat for 7 minutes.
4. Add clams and cheese; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until cheese melts.
5. Pour sauce over linguine. Add parsley and toss gently.