Pantry Pasta

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   In a large saute pan heat the oil and add the cut grape tomatoes. Cook over medium heat for a few minutes until the tomatoes just barely begin to soften.

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   Add the garlic, oregano, ground fennel, salt, pepper and crushed red pepper, if using, and continue to saute until the garlic softens and smells fragrant. Stir in the drained clams and beans and heat through.

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   While you're making the sauce, heat the reserved clam juice, the bottled clam juice and enough water to cook the pasta.( trust me - you don't need copious amounts of liquid to cook the pasta). Cook the pasta about 2 minutes less than the recommended cooking time.

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   Drain the pasta, reserving a cup or two of the liquid, add the pasta to the sauce and as much of the clam liquid as you like.(I like a brothy sauce) Stir in the parsley and serve in bowls.

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