"Oh Hot Clam" Pasta

Clam pasta I made with dry ingredients I always have stocked up in my pantry. Of course, fresh herbs would give the pasta a stronger taste, but I run on a budget so dry herbs will do!

Cost per serving: $2.78

Ingredients:

1lb Linguine Pasta

2tbsp Unsalted Butter

1tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

3 Garlic Cloves, minced

2 (6.5oz) cans Chopped Clams

8fl oz Clam Juice

1 tblsp Dry Thyme

1 tblsp Mixed Italian Herbs (rosemary, oregano, thyme, parsley, red pepper flakes)

1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes

1 tbsp Anchovy Paste

1/2 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped

• Cook linguine in boiling water until it's a little before al-dente
• In a separate pan, saute garlic in butter and olive oil on medium heat until fragrant
• Add anchovy paste and mix until well blended
• Add thyme, italian herbs, and red pepper flakes. Let sit for two minutes
• Raise to medium-high heat and add chopped clams (including juice) and clam juice
• Let simmer until the sauce reaches your desired consistency
• Add Linguine and cover for 3 minutes
• Add fresh parsley right before serving