Clam Sauce (with Fettuccine)

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 (6 1/2 ounce) cans minced clams, undrained
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/3 cups chopped tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup dry wine
• 4 cups hot cooked fettuccine (about 8 ounces uncooked pasta)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Recipe

• 1 drain clams in a colander over a bowl, reserving 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.