Easy Linguini With Red Clam Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 doz. little neck clams (canned clams can be used)
1 Tbsp. minced garlic
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 c. Chablis or dry white wine
1 (15 oz.) jar marinara spaghetti sauce
1/4 c. chopped parsley
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 (9 oz.) pkg. linguini

Preparation

Scrub clams and set aside.
Saute garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add wine and next 3 ingredients and bring to boil.
Add clams, reduce heat.
Cover and simmer 5 minutes or until clams open. While sauce simmers, cook linguini.
Divide linguini into large soups bowls and top with sauce and add cheese if so choose.