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Linguine And Clam Sauce

Are you a Linguine and clam sauce lover?  Well, if so, don't be fooled by the simplicity of this recipe ...it's delicious. Give it a try.

1        cup   olive oil
3        garlic cloves, chopped
2        (6 oz) cans clams (we use cans of chopped clams)
1        cup fresh parsley, chopped
12      fresh clams (optional)
          salt and pepper
1lb.    linguine (cooked)
           Romano cheese

1. In saucepan heat Olive Oil.
2. Combine garlic, parsley, and chopped clams.
3. If you use fresh clams place them on top so they open.
4. Cook over medium heat for around 30 minutes.
5. Serve over Linguine and top it off with the Romano cheese.

Baked Ziti

This Baked Ziti recipe is very, very easy to make and absolutely delicious. If you want, you can brown up a little Italian sausage, chunk it up, and throw it in the casserole, too. If you're a calorie watcher, use low fat provolone, mozzarella, and light sour cream. Don't worry, you can not ruin this recipe because it's awesome.

1 (16 ounce) package dry ziti pasta
1 pound lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 (28 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
6 ounces sliced provolone cheese   
6 ounces sliced mozzarella cheese
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

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.

In a large skillet, brown beef over medium heat.
Add onions -saute until tender.
Drain off fat and add spaghetti sauce.
Simmer for about 15 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Place about 1/2 the pasta in a lightly greased 2 quart baking dish.
Top with a layer of provolone and mozzarella cheese slices.
Spread on a layer of half the spaghetti sauce mixture and sour cream.

Cover with remaining pasta,cheese and sauce.
Sprinkle a layer of Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

Bake for about 30 minutes or until cheese and sauce are bubbly.   
Serve.