Clam in Shell Alfredo

Ingredients

• 24 clams
• 1 tablespoon chives (dried or fresh)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup black olives, sliced (or hand crushed)
• 1/2 cup tomato, diced
• 1/2 teaspoon basil
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3/4 cup 2% low-fat milk
• 1/4 cup water

Directions

1. 1

   Get out your biggest frying pan, and add the water, clams, chives, garlic,basil, and butter.

2. 2

   Cook on medium heat until clams pop open, stirring occasionally.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, mix cold milk and cornstarch, pour into cooking clam mixture, stirring constantly until thickened. reduce heat to low, add tomatoes and olives, stir inches.

4. 4

   Sprinkle with the pepper.