1In a large pot with boiling salted water cook linguini pasta until al dente. Drain.
2In a large skillet saute the garlic in the olive oil. Add the liquid from the clams, parsley, white wine, basil, and salt and stir well. Cook for 10 minutes. Stir in clams until heated through.
3Toss cooked and drained linguini pasta with the clam sauce and serve warm.