Ingredients for Creamy Clam Pasta Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- Italian Seasoning
- Old Bay Seasoning
- Lemon Pepper
- Salt
- Baby Clams
- Cooked Pasta
- Parmesan Cheese
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How to Make Creamy Clam Pasta Sauce
- Sauté 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion and 2 cloves minced garlic in 2 tablespoons olive oil over low heat for 5 minutes, until softened.
- Add 2 tablespoons butter, stirring until melted and incorporated.
- Stir in 1 cup whole milk, 1/2 cup clam juice (reserved from canned clams or fresh), 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Add 1 (10-ounce) can chopped clams, drained, and simmer for 5 minutes until heated through.
- Meanwhile, cook 1 pound pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a little pasta water until you reach desired consistency.
- Serve immediately, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese to taste.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
24 g
Sugar
4g
Fat
55g
Carbs
21g
