White Clam Sauce

• (8 ounce) cans minced clams↗3
• cup olive oil↗1⁄4 cup
• garlic clove, minced↗1
• cup chopped parsley3⁄4 cup
• tablespoons white wine (optional)↗2 tablespoons
• teaspoon basil↗1 teaspoon
• teaspoon salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Drain juice from clams, reserving juice.

2. 2

   In 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, in hot oil, cook garlic until tender.

3. 3

   Stir in reserved clam juice and remaining ingredients except clams; cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. 4

   Stir in drained clams; cook sauce just until clams are heated through.