White Clam Sauce and Vermicelli

This is my friend Nancy's mild, family-style recipe; one her young children enjoy. She serves it with her Casaburo Salad. (Another shared in my "birthday book").

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄4 cup water or 1⁄4 cup white wine
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 2 (8 ounce) cans  minced clams with juice
• 1  lb  vermicelli, dried

Directions

1. In a large pot of boiling water, cook the vermicelli according to package directons.
2. In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil and add the chopped garlic; cook, stirring for 1 minute.
3. Slowly stir in the white wine.
4. Add the salt, oregano and pepper.
5. Stir in the clams and their liquid.
6. Heat through.
7. Toss with the cooked vermicelli.
8. Serve immediately.