Weeknight Pasta With Clam Sauce
This recipe is quick, easy and very satisfying. The amount of pasta to use is an inexact science. I like all of the sauce covering the pasta with none left at the bottom, but if you want it more saucy, use less pasta. This is adapted from a Southern Living recipe.
Ingredients
4 serv.Step-by-step instructions
- 1
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
- 2
While pasta cooks, drain the clams and reserve 3/4C of the clam liquid.
- 3
Melt butter over medium heat in skillet.
- 4
Add garlic to butter and sautee 1-2 minutes- do not brown.
- 5
Add cream and clam liquid.
- 6
Bring to a boil, stirring often.
- 7
Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- 8
Add the clams and parsely till clams are heated.
- 9
Turn off heat and add Monterey Jack cheese and pasta and toss well.
- 10
Serve hot and season with parmesan and fresh ground pepper if desired.
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