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

Image may contain Animal Invertebrate Clam Sea Life Seashell Spaghetti Food and Pasta

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.

Recipe notes

Caramelized Onion Pasta

Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.

Our Favorite French Onion Soup

Caramelized onions, melty Gruyère, and a deeply savory broth deliver the kind of comfort that doesn’t need improving.

Béchamel Sauce

This classic 15-minute sauce is your secret weapon for homemade mac and cheese, chowder, lasagna, and more.

Okonomiyaki Tater Tots

Crispy tots topped with savory-sweet sauce, mayonnaise, furikake, scallion, and katsuobushi.

Butternut Squash–Kale Salad With Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette

Round out these autumn greens with tart pomegranate seeds, crunchy pepitas, and a shower of Parmesan.

Sheet-Pan Chicken Souvlaki

Tender, juicy chicken skewers are possible in the oven—especially when roasted alongside spiced chickpeas and finished with fresh tomatoes and salty feta.

Mascarpone Cheesecake

An extra-silky filling (no water bath needed!) and a smooth sour cream topping make this the ultimate cheesecake.

Crispy Salmon With Avocado Sauce

You’ll want to put this creamy (but dairy-free) green sauce on everything and it’s particularly sublime under crispy-skinned salmon.