Easy Clam Pasta

6 ingredients
1 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. dry pasta, any shape
  • 1 6 oz. can minced clams
  • 2 large cloves fresh garlic
  • 2 Tbls. olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp. dry mixed Italian herbs -or- 2 Tbls. fresh (any of these: thyme, oregeno, rosemary, parsley, basil)
  • 1/4 cup grated parmensen cheese

Directions

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    {"0":"Bring pasta to boil in a large kettle of salted boiling water; cook for recommened number of minutes.","2":"While pasta is boiling, mince the fresh garlic and fresh herbs if using. Set everything else out in easy reach.","4":"Drain the pasta in collander and cover to keep warm.","6":"In same pot used for pasta, heat the olive oil and add the garlic; saute for one minute but do not let it brown. (If using any additional vegetables, add them here and saute with the garlic.)","8":"Add the can of minced clams, including the juice; add the herbs and cook for one minute more.","10":"Put the drained pasta back into the pot and toss it with the oil, garlic, clams and herbs. If the pasta seems too dry, you can add a little bit of warm water, more olive oil, some white wine, more clam juice or other mild broth.","12":"Toss the pasta with the grated cheese.","14":"Serve and pass additional grated cheese if desired."}

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