My Favorite Pasta-Garlic Clam Sauce
["1/2 c. chopped onion", "1/2 c. chopped green pepper", "4 cloves garlic, minced", "2 Tbsp. olive oil", "1/2 lb. mushrooms, sliced", "2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley", "dash of cayenne", "1 1/2 tsp. dried thyme", "2 (7 oz.) cans minced clams", "salt and pepper to taste"]
["Saute onion, green pepper and garlic in olive oil until translucent.", "(Add a little water and cover if necessary.) Add mushrooms and continue heating in covered saucepan for about 3 minutes.", "Add remaining ingredients, including all liquid from clams; heat until hot in covered saucepan.", "Serve with 1 cup spaghetti or linguine (2 ounces dry) per serving.", "Top with Parmesan cheese."]
["onion", "green pepper", "garlic", "olive oil", "mushrooms", "parsley", "cayenne", "thyme", "clams", "salt"]