Pah-sghetti is a comfort food, don't you think? With the loss of my dog, I'm needing lots of comfort.
Spaghetti and White Clam Sauce
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2-3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3-4 large mushrooms, sliced (1 cup)
1 6½ oz. can chopped clams, drained, reserve liquid
6-8 oz spaghetti
Fresh oregano and basil leaves
Parmesan cheese
Fresh ground black pepper
Cook spaghetti according to package instructions, drain, salt and pepper and set aside.
Sauté garlic in olive oil for 3-5 minutes until it starts to turn golden brown. Add mushrooms, clams, oregano and basil and cook until mushrooms are lightly browned and, (you may use canned mushrooms and in that case, cook just to heat) fresh herbs are wilted.
Add 3-5 tablespoons of reserved clam juice. Pour remaining clam juice over spaghetti and toss to coat. Just before serving, spoon clam and veggies over spaghetti and sprinkle with parmesan cheese and fresh ground pepper, if desired.
© Crackerberries 2012
