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  • Dreamy Linguini

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    Dreamy Linguini
    Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Servings: 4
    by Mary Joseph
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    I actually dreamt this recipe one night. I have very vivid and often lucid dreams and this isn't the first time something like this came to me in a dream. This is however, by FAR the best recipe that's come to me that way. I woke up, wrote it down and made it the next day and its *delicious*. Hope you enjoy it! P.S. Did you know that the song "Yesterday" came to Paul McCartney in a dream? Just the melody though, he didn't have words yet so he called it "Scrambled Eggs". True story.

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 lb linguini
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2-4 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1/2 cup cream
    • 2 cans clams, drained and 1/4 cup juice reserved
    • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
    • 1/2 cup crumbled Ricotta Salata cheese*
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 cup flat-leaf (Italian) parsley, finely chopped

    Directions

    1. Boil and cook linguini per package directions, drain, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, toss and set aside.
    2. While pasta is boiling, in a small saucepan heat the other 1 tablespoon olive oil over low-medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Add cream, 1/4 cup clam juice, clams, Parmesan, Ricotta salata, lemon juice and salt. Bring to a boil and turn heat to low. Cook 2 minutes until thick and cheese is melted. (The Ricotta will still be a bit chunky, that’s ok, this cheese doesn't melt all the way) Mix in parsley and pour over linguini. Mix well.
    3. *Ricotta Salata can be found in the 'fancy cheese' section of the grocery store. You'll probably have to go to a store that sells unique cheese like Whole Foods, Nugget etc. Its usually sold in a wedge and is very easily crumbled. If you can't find it use whole milk Ricotta. (Its well worth it to seek out this cheese, its *amazing* on Puglese drizzled with olive oil)

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    Reviews

    • Jacqui Patek
      Jacqui Patek
      This can be wrapped up in one word...Yummy! One day I got a wild hair and decided to make something that I have never tried to make before. So a searching I went on my favorite recipe website, and discovered this one. I prepared it per the directions, the only thing that I did was add about a half a cup of dry white wine in it. I have to say that this is way fun and easy to make.

      Comments

      • John Spottiswood
        John Spottiswood
        This looks really good, Mary. Thanks for sharing! I cook a similar recipe without the cream or ricotta. I'm eager to try it your way!

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