Cheap Easy Clam Sauce For Pasta Recipe

This incredibly fast and budget-friendly clam sauce recipe is ready in under 15 minutes! Perfect for weeknight dinners, this versatile recipe uses pantry staples to create a delicious, restaurant-quality meal. Customize it with your favorite herbs (basil, parsley, Italian seasoning – all work great!), spices, and even a splash of milk or cream for extra richness. Enjoy it over your favorite pasta – whole wheat or otherwise! Find canned clams for under a dollar for ultimate budget-friendly cooking!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 142.6 kcal
Protein 27g
Rating 3.3 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cheap Easy Clam Sauce For Pasta

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How to Make Cheap Easy Clam Sauce For Pasta

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add 2 cloves minced garlic (or 1 small onion, finely chopped) and cook for 3 minutes, or until softened and lightly browned.
  3. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil (or parsley, or 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning) and a pinch of red pepper flakes (optional).
  4. Add 1/2 cup of the reserved clam juice from a 6.5 ounce can of clams.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in the drained clams from the can and 1 tablespoon of butter.
  7. Once the butter is melted, stir in 1/4 cup milk or half-and-half (optional) and cook until heated through.
  8. Serve immediately over your favorite cooked pasta (spaghetti, linguine, etc.).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

22 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

5g

Carbs

1g