Pasta With Clam Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (6 1/2 oz.) cans chopped clams
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1/2 c. chopped onion
2 cloves garlic
1/4 c. cooking wine (white)
1 tsp. dried basil
1/8 tsp. ground red pepper
6 oz. tri-colored ruffled pasta shapes, cooked and drained
1/4 c. chopped parsley
2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Drain clams.
Reserve liquid.
In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
Add onion and garlic.
Saute 2 minutes.
Add reserved clam liquid, wine, basil and pepper.
Bring to boil; simmer 5 minutes.
Stir in clams and heat 1 minute.
Toss pasta with clam sauce and parsley.
Sprinkle with Parmesan.
Makes 5 servings.