Clams in Basil Garlic Pasta: Marketing Florida Agriculture

Seafood-4088

Ingredients
2 dozen	littleneck clams in the shell
2 cups	tomatoes, diced
3/4 cup	green onions, chopped
1/2 cup	fresh basil, finely chopped
1 tablespoon	garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon	olive oil
1/2 teaspoon	black pepper
2 cups	cooked tri-color pasta

Preparation
Wash clams thoroughly under cold running water and set aside. Combine tomatoes, onions, basil, garlic, oil and pepper in large sauce pan. Place clams on top of mixture and simmer on medium heat until clams open. Add pasta and mix thoroughly. Yield 4 servings