Clam in Shell Alfredo

Steamed clams in the shell, with a butter and garlic cream sauce! Try it atop a bed of fettuccine noodles for a tasty meal!

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 6 clams

Ingredients

• 24  clams
• 1  tablespoon chives (dried or fresh)
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1  teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1  teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 cup black olives, sliced (or hand crushed)
• 1⁄2 cup tomatoes, diced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon basil
• 2  tablespoons cornstarch
• 3⁄4 cup 2% low-fat milk
• 1⁄4 cup water

Directions

1. Get out your biggest frying pan, and add the water, clams, chives, garlic, basil, and butter.
2. Cook on medium heat until clams pop open, stirring occasionally.
3. In a separate bowl, mix cold milk and cornstarch, pour into cooking clam mixture, stirring constantly until thickened. reduce heat to low, add tomatoes and olives; stir.
4. Sprinkle with the pepper.