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.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 10 -12  ounces  uncooked angel hair pasta
• 2 (6 1/2ounce) cans minced clams
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 5  cloves garlic, minced
• 1⁄2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 4  ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded
• 1  tablespoon dried parsley flakes
•  parmesan cheese
•  fresh ground pepper

Directions

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.