Pasta With Garlic and Clams

Photo: flickr user dawn-ny

Ingredients

2 tablespoons Olive oil

4 Cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup Onions, chopped

1/2 cup Green peppers, choppe

1/2 cup Mushrooms, chopped

2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped

2 can (6 1/2 oz) minced clams

1/2 teaspoon Thyme

Salt and pepper to taste

1 dsh Cayene pepper

Preparation

Saute the onions, green peppers, and garlic in the olive oil until translucent (add a little water and cover if necessary during this process). Add the mushrooms and continue heating in the covered saucepan for about 3 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients, including all the liquid that comes with the clams, and heat until hot in a covered saucepan.

Serve with 1 cup of spaghetti or linguini and Parmesan cheese (optional).

Makes 4 servings.