Pasta With Cherry Tomatoes Basil Lemon And Clams

I found this recipe years ago in the epicurious archives. this is light, fresh and easy to make

Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite.

Drain pasta.

Return to same pot.

Meanwhile , heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add garlic and saut until fragrant , about 2 minutes.

Add tomatoes.

Saut until beginning to soften , about 5 minutes.

Add drained clams and basil.

Stir 1 minute.

Add clam sauce , 1 cup parmesan cheese and lemon juice to pasta.

Toss over medium-high heat until heated through , adding reserved clam juices by 1 / 4 cupfuls if pasta is dry.

Season with salt and pepper.

Serve with additional parmesan cheese , if desired.

spaghettini, olive oil, garlic cloves, cherry tomatoes, clams, basil, parmesan cheese, lemon juice