Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon minced garlic

2 cans minced clams, liquid drained and reserved

1 can petite diced tomatoes, undrained

1 teaspoon dried basil

1/2 cup dry white wine

8 ounces linguine, cooked according to package instructions

grated parmesano-reggiano

salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Heat olive oil and garlic in a large saute pan over medium-high heat until sizzling, about 2 minutes. Add liquid reserved from clams, tomatoes, white wine, and basil. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium. Simmer until liquid is reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Add clams and bring to a boil again for one minute.

While sauce is simmering, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and add to prepared sauce. Top with salt, pepper and parmesan.