Ingredients for Cheap Easy Clam Sauce For Pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Basil
- Garlic Cloves
- Onion
- Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- Clams
- Margarine
- Milk
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How to Make Cheap Easy Clam Sauce For Pasta
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add 2 cloves minced garlic (or 1 small onion, finely chopped) and cook for 3 minutes, or until softened and lightly browned.
- Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil (or parsley, or 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning) and a pinch of red pepper flakes (optional).
- Add 1/2 cup of the reserved clam juice from a 6.5 ounce can of clams.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the drained clams from the can and 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Once the butter is melted, stir in 1/4 cup milk or half-and-half (optional) and cook until heated through.
- Serve immediately over your favorite cooked pasta (spaghetti, linguine, etc.).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
22 g
Sugar
0g
Fat
5g
Carbs
1g