Spaghetti And Clams

• 1/2 pound uncooked pasta
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
• 2 (8 ounce) cans chopped clams, drained with juices reserved
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• water
• freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in onion and garlic, and cook 5 minutes, or until onion is translucent. Add clams, stirring frequently for 3 minutes, or until clams are lightly browned. Stir in parsley, olive oil, and reserved clam juice mixed with enough water to equal 2 cups liquid.
3. Increase heat and bring to a low boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve over pasta with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

pasta, butter, onion, garlic, clams, fresh parsley, olive oil, water, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/49227/spaghetti-and-clams/ (may not work)