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.
Provided by Nanners
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
- While pasta cooks, drain the clams and reserve 3/4C of the clam liquid.
- Melt butter over medium heat in skillet.
- Add garlic to butter and sautee 1-2 minutes- do not brown.
- Add cream and clam liquid.
- Bring to a boil, stirring often.
- Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Add the clams and parsely till clams are heated.
- Turn off heat and add Monterey Jack cheese and pasta and toss well.
- Serve hot and season with parmesan and fresh ground pepper if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 718.5, Fat 34.2, SaturatedFat 20.4, Cholesterol 144.1, Sodium 383.8, Carbohydrate 61.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2.2, Protein 40.1
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