PASTA WITH SHRIMP, CLAMS, LEMON AND GARLIC - ATK

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium high heat; add pasta and cook according to the package directions.
• Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid, then drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
• Cut the onion into small dice, mince the garlic, and chop the thyme.
• In a large skillet, over medium heat, combine the onion, oil and 1/8 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion begins to soften, about 8 to 10 minutes.
• Stir in garlic, thyme, and red pepper flakes, cook about 30 seconds.
• Add in chicken broth, clam juice, and bay leaf.
• Increase heat to medium and cook until liquid has reduced to about 2 cups, 7 to 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, squeeze out 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice.
• Chop parsley.
• Whisk together cornstarch and water; stir into skillet.
• Cook until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes; remove from heat.
• Whisk in lemon juice and cream cheese until well incorporated.
• Add shrimp and clams, cover and return to low heat to warm through.
• Add the sauce with seafood and chopped parsley to the pasta and gently toss.
• Add reserved cooking liquid, as needed, if the sauce is too thick.
• Season with salt and pepper and serve.