Pasta with Clams

Prep and Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1/4 lb whole wheat spiral pasta
• 1 medium sized onion, minced
• 1 TBS + 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
• 10 oz can whole clams with juice
• 1 TBS tomato paste
• 1 15oz can diced tomatoes
• pinch red chili flakes
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
• 6 medium cloves garlic, pressed
• 2 TBS extra virgin olive oil
• salt and black pepper to taste
• *optional 1/2 cup shredded parmesan

Directions:

1. Bring water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions.
2. While water is coming to a boil and pasta is cooking, heat 1 TBS broth over medium heat in a 10-12 inch stainless steel skillet. Healthy Sauté onion in broth for about 4 minutes stirring frequently.
3. Add tomato paste and diced tomatoes. Cook for another 10 minutes on high heat to reduce and intensify sauce. Add clams and cook for another 2 minutes.
4. Add pressed garlic, chopped basil, olive oil, salt, pepper and chili flakes. Remove from heat immediately and toss with cooked, drained pasta.

Serving suggestions: Serve with

• Great Antipasto Salad or
• Creamy Romaine Salad