*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                    Diabetic Linguine with Clam Sauce

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Main Dish                        Fish
                Ww                               Seafood

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/4  cup           Finely chopped onion
                        Shallots finely chopped
                        Bay leaf
                        (or 2) Parsley stem
                        Sprig fresh thyme  OR
     1/4  teaspoon      Dried thyme
                        (or 5) peppercorns
   1      cup           White wine
   3      quarts        Steamer clams (24-30)
   1      tablespoon    Olive oil
   2                    (or 3) garlic cloves minced
     1/4  teaspoon      Dry mustard
     1/2  cup           Chopped parsley
                        Dash red pepper flakes
   1      pound         Linguine -- cooked & drained

Combine onion, shallots, bay leaf, parsley stems, thyme, peppercorns and wine.  Bring to a boil.  Add scrubbed clams and steam for 4 to 5 minutes or until clams open. Remove clams, discarding any that haven't opened, separate them from shells and chop coarsely.
Strain and save liquid.
Heat olive oil and 1 TABLESPOON reserved clam juice in a medium-size non-stick frying pan.  Add garlic and mustard and cook for 1 minute. Add parsley and cook 1 to 3 minutes more. Add 1 cup reserved clam juice and simmer for 5 minutes or until sauce is reduced by half. Add chopped clams and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
Toss clam sauce with linguine, garnish with lemon, if desired, and serve warm. Makes 4 servings.

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