Pasta with Sake Clam Sauce

Directions

Drain clams and reserve juice.

In a 10 to 12 inch frying pan, combine ½ cup of the clam juice, onion, garlic, and ¼ cup sake.

Stir on high heat until about ¼ of the liquid remains.

Add remaining sake, clams, and capers; simmer 3 to 4 minutes.

Keep warm.

Meanwhile, bring 4 quarts water to a boil in a 6 to 8 quart pan on high heat.

Add pasta, cook, uncovered, until tender to bite, about 8 minutes.

Drain pasta and pour into a wide bowl, add clam mixture.

Lift and mix with 2 forks until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 1 minute.

Top pasta with parsley, cheese, and chilies.