Steamed Clams and Pasta

Ingredients

• cooking spray
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup minced parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 24 fresh clams, scrubbed
• 1 cup clam juice or water
• 4 cups cooked spaghetti, warm
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese

Directions

1. 1

   Spray skillet with cooking spray. Heat over mediium until hot. Saute onion and garlic 3-4 minutes; add parsley, oregano and pepper.

2. 2

   Add clams and clam juice; heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until clams open, about 5 minutes. Discard any unopened clams.

3. 3

   Spoon spaghetti into shallow bowls. Arrange clams on spaghetti; pour broth over. Sprinkle with cheese.