Penne Pasta with a Vodka Clam Sauce

 I tried this recipe the other day when I was in a big hurry.  Even thought I am a die hard (make it from scratch person) it was actually pretty good.  This is now a go to recipe that will be in my book of fast meals.  I hope you enjoy!

Ingredients

1 pound Penne Pasta

2 slices of day old white bread

2 TBS snipped fresh parsley

2 TBS butter

2 cans minced clams, undrained

2 1/2 cups jarred vodka marinara sauce

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 lemon

slices of fresh Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Bring salted water to a boil in 4-qt.Casserole. Cook pasta according to package directions.

Drain using large Colander; set aside.

2. As pasta cooks, prepare topping. Chop bread into small pieces. Snip Parsley. 
 Place butter into Saute Pan; melt over medium heat. Add bread crumbs;

stir for 2-3 minutes or until bread crumbs are crisp and golden. Remove pan

from heat. cool slightly. Stir in parsley.

3. In a saucepan strain clam juice. Add vodka sauce and pressed

garlic. Juice lemon to measure 1 tbsp juice; stir into sauce. Bring to a 
simmer over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in pasta and clams; cover 
and let stand 3-5 minutes or until heated through.

4. To serve, divide pasta among serving plates; sprinkle with bread crumb mixture
 and top with thin slices of Parmesan cheese.