Ingredients for Spaghetti With Red Clam Sauce
- 1 (10 ounce) can minced clams
- 3/4 cup dry vermouth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- fresh Italian parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- Tomato Sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 pound spaghetti
- grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- reserved juice from 1 (10 ounce) can minced clams
- crusty Italian bread (for serving)
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How to Make Spaghetti With Red Clam Sauce
- Drain 1 (10-ounce) can clams, reserving the clam juice. Set aside.
- In a measuring cup, combine the reserved clam juice with enough dry vermouth or white wine to reach 3/4 cup total liquid.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Add 4 cloves of minced garlic and simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly golden. Do not brown.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional).
- Add 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes and the clam juice/wine mixture to the saucepan.
- Gently break up the tomatoes with the back of a wooden spoon.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the drained clams and cook for 1-2 minutes to heat through.
- Meanwhile, cook 1 pound spaghetti according to package directions in a large pot of boiling salted water. Drain.
- Divide the spaghetti among serving bowls. Top with the clam sauce.
- Serve immediately with grated Parmesan cheese (optional) and crusty Italian bread.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
55 g
Sugar
41g
Fat
30g
Carbs
34g
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