"If you're enough lucky to be Irish, you're lucky enough!" ~Irish Saying ~ Crystal shamrock and shamrock flowers _______ STEAMED CLAMS & 'GREEN' LINGUINE ~ Ireland's pure shores reap some of the finest seafood in Europe ... either steamed clams or mussels make this recipe a fine holiday feast. __ 1 lb. linguine (use spinach linguine for an 'all green' treat) 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 6 pounds scrubbed littleneck or other small clams or mussels 1/2 cup chopped green onions 3 cloves chopped garlic 1 stick unsalted butter 2-3 cups dry white wine 1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley sea salt & coarsely ground black pepper to taste 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil Cook pasta in pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain and toss with olive oil. While pasta is cooking melt butter in a large pot. Saute chopped scallions and garlic cloves until scallions are tender but not browned. Add 2 cups dry white wine and sal...
( musings of a 'HO-HUM HOUSEWIFE' )