Weeknight Pasta With Clam Sauce

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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.

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Steps

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Cook pasta according to package directions.

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Drain.

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While pasta cooks , drain the clams and reserve 3 / 4c of the clam liquid.

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Melt butter over medium heat in skillet.

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Add garlic to butter and sautee 1-2 minutes- do not brown.

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Add cream and clam liquid.

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Bring to a boil , stirring often.

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Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 10-15 minutes.

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Add the clams and parsely till clams are heated.

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Turn off heat and add monterey jack cheese and pasta and toss well.

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Serve hot and season with parmesan and fresh ground pepper if desired.

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Ingredients

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angel hair pasta, minced clams, butter, garlic, heavy whipping cream, monterey jack cheese, dried parsley flakes, parmesan cheese, fresh ground pepper