Linguine With Clam Sauce

• 1 (9-ounce) package fresh linguine
• 4 bacon slices
• 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 (6 1/2-ounce) cans minced clams, drained
• 1 (8-ounce bottle) clam juice
• 1/4 cup (1 ounce) preshredded fresh Parmesan cheese

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain.
2. While pasta cooks, place bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, and cook until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, and crumble. Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings in pan. Add garlic and basil; saute for 30 seconds. Add bacon, lemon juice, and the next 4 ingredients (lemon juice through clam juice); cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Combine the pasta and clam mixture, and toss well. Sprinkle with cheese.
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fresh linguine, bacon, garlic, basil, lemon juice, red pepper, black pepper, clams, clam juice, parmesan cheese

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