Simple Clam Sauce

A quick and simple clam sauce. A great pantry recipe.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3 (6 ounce) cans minced clams, undrained
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 2  cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1⁄2 cups chopped tomatoes
• 2  tablespoons  fresh minced parsley
• 1  teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1⁄2 cup dry white wine
• 4  cups  hot cooked pasta (8 oz. Dry)
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh basil

Directions

1. Drain clams in a colander, reserve liquid.
2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
3. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
4. Add tomato parsley and pepper, cook 1 minute.
5. Add wine, cook 30 seconds.
6. Add reserved Clam liquid and pasta, tossing to coat; cook 3 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates, stirring frequently.
7. Stir in clams and basil.
8. Serve immediately.