2 Servings Preparation Time: 20 minutes

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Ingredients ½ lb white or spinach linguine 1 tbl extra light olive oil 4 cloves garlic 6 sliced mushrooms ½ diced zucchini 6 ½ oz can minced or chopped clams 2 tbl white wine ½ tsp each basil and oregano ¼ tsp crushed red pepper ½ tsp black pepper 2 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2oz water Parmesan cheese to Taste

Directions

Fill a large pot with water. Bring to a boil and add pasta. Cook according to package directions.

Chop or mince garlic finely. Heat oil in a 1-3 quart saucepan over low heat. Add mushrooms and zucchini and cook until soft. Add garlic, after about 1 minute add the liquid from the clams, wine, basil, oregano, crushed red and black peppers. Simmer for 5-7 minutes.

Add the clams to the liquid, heat through. Stir the cornstarch/water mixture and add to sauce. It should thicken quickly.

Drain pasta, split between two serving bowls, pour the sauce equally over each bowl. Top with Parmesan Cheese and serve.