Prep Time:	10 min.
Cook Time:	10-12 min.

Ingredients:

• two 6 1/2 oz cans baby clams (chopped)
• 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 tbsp butter
• 3 or 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp chopped parsley
• 7 oz linguine
• 1 tsp lemon zest (finely shredded)
• grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

1. Bring water to boil for pasta. Once boiling, cook linguine according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, drain clams, reserving 1/2 cup liquid.
3. Heat oil and butter in small saucepan. Add garlic, saute until golden.
4. Blend in reserved clam liquid and 2 tbsp parsley. Simmer 3 to 5 mins.
5. Add lemon zest, rest of parsley and clams, cook about 2 mins longer.
6. Drain linguine, place in heated serving bowl. Spoon hot clam mixture over pasta. Toss to mix. Serve with Parmesan, if using.