Pasta with Light Clam Sauce

* Exported from MasterCook *

Pasta with Light Clam Sauce

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Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Main Dish Seafood
Low Fat Pasta

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 tablespoon Olive oil (or less)
3/4 cup Green onions -- finely sliced
2 Garlic cloves, minced -- or
three cloves
1 1/2 cups Chopped clams, canned -- juice
drained and reserved (2 -- 6.5 oz. cans)
1 cup Undiluted Lite evaporated -- skimmed milk, divide
1/4 teaspoon Salt (optional)
1/8 teaspoon Ground white pepper
2 teaspoons Cornstarch
6 ounces Dry pasta -- cooked and
(linguini, spiral -- etc.)
1 cup Tomato -- chopped
2 tablespoons Fresh basil -- chopped
Fresh basil leaves for -- garnish

In 10-inch non-stick skillet, heat oil; saute onions and garlic until
tender. Add reserved clam juice, 1/2 c evaporated skimmed milk, salt and
pepper. Cook uncovered over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring
occasionally. In small bowl, gradually stir remaining 1/2 cup evaporated
skimmed milk into cornstarch. Add to skillet, stirring constantly, until
sauce thickens.
Add clams; heat. DO NOT BOIL. Toss hot pasta with tomatoes, basil and sauce.=
Garnish with basil leaves if desired.

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