This recipe is a favorite in our house. With Publix buy one get on free pasta at $1.29 a box, you can feed a family of four for less than $4 with this recipe. Clam taste is so BIG in this delicacy that you'll be amazed these aren't fresh when you bite in.
2 (6.5 oz.) cans minced clams
1 tsp. cornstarch
2 tab. butter
2 tab. minced fresh parsley
2 - 4 cloves minced garlic (depending on taste)
pepper to taste
1 pd. box favorite pasta
In a saucepan melt butter and add minced garlic. Cook for about 2 minutes on medium. Add parsely. Open one can of clams and pour in mixture. With the second can, pour juice into coffee cup and add cornstarch. Stir until dissovled. Add this mixuture and remaining clams to saucepan. Cook for an additional 5 minutes to slightly thicken. Add pepper. Cook pasta according to directions. Serve over pasta.