Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 8-ounce bottle clam juice
  • 2 6 1/2-ounce cans chopped clams, drained, 1/2 cup juice reserved
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • Pinch of dried red pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper
  • 8 ounces fettuccine, freshly cooked

Method

  • Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat.
  • Add garlic and saute until golden brown, about 1 minute.
  • Add tomato paste and stir 1 minute.
  • Add clam juice, reserved 1/2 cup juice from clams and parsley and simmer until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes.
  • Add clams and red pepper flakes and heat through.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour sauce over fettuccine.
  • Toss thoroughly and serve.