Linguine With Red Clam Sauce And Bacon

Name: Linguine With Red Clam Sauce And Bacon
Ingredients: 2 slices bacon, cut into 1/4 inch pieces; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes, with juices; 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can chopped clams; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (or other herbs to taste); 1 lb linguine

9 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 slices bacon, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes, with juices
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can chopped clams
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (or other herbs to taste)
1 lb linguine

Directions

1

Saute the bacon in a medium skillet until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Spoon off most of the bacon fat.
2

Add the olive oil; saute the onion over low heat until very tender and golden, about 8 minutes.
3

Add the garlic; saute 1 minute.
4

Stir in the tomatoes and clams. Simmer over medium heat, uncovered, stirring to break up the tomatoes, until slightly reduced and sauce has thickened, about 10 minutes.
5

Season with salt and pepper and parsley.
6

Serve over cooked linguine.