Name: Linguine with Clams and Fresh Herbs
Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes
Yield: Makes 2 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces linguine; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 6 1/2-ounce cans chopped clams in juice; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 18 small clams (such as Manila or tiny littleneck), scrubbed; 1/4 cup whipping cream

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Linguine with Clams and Fresh HerbsTina Rupp

Anitra Earle of Yonkers, New York, writes: "I'm a perfume detective who hunts down hard-to-find and discontinued scents. One of the benefits of running my business from home is that I get to cook every day. I usually make dishes that I've relied on for years, like this linguine recipe. It takes just minutes to prepare, and as recipes go, it's practically foolproof."

Test-Kitchen Tip:

The size of clams can vary, so larger ones may take a minute or two longer to cook.

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