Spaghetti with Clam Sauce

Ingredients

• 8 ounces spaghetti
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 3 quarts boiling water
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
• 2 (7 1/2 ounce) cans chopped clams, undrained
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup chopped parsley
• Grated cheese
• Pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Gradually add spaghetti and salt to rapidly boiling water so that water continues to boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender. Drain in colander.
2. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, cook garlic in oil until golden; add remaining ingredients.
3. Heat slowly and pour over spaghetti in serving dish.

Notes

You may add 1 cup chopped Spanish olives, if desired.