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                      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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