White Clam Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

This unbelievably delicious White Clam Spaghetti Sauce recipe is budget-friendly and ready in under 30 minutes! Imagine tender clams in a creamy, garlicky sauce, perfectly coating your favorite pasta. Serve with a simple garden salad for a complete and incredibly satisfying meal that won't break the bank. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this restaurant-quality dish!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 236.9 kcal
Protein 29g
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Ingredients for White Clam Spaghetti Sauce

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How to Make White Clam Spaghetti Sauce

  1. Drain one (10-ounce) can of clams, reserving ¾ cup of the clam juice. Set aside the clams.
  2. In a medium skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and sauté until fragrant and golden brown (about 1 minute).
  3. Remove the skillet from the heat.
  4. Stir in the reserved ¾ cup of clam juice, 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley, and ½ teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
  6. Add the drained clams to the sauce and simmer for another 3 minutes, or until heated through.
  7. Serve the sauce immediately over ½ pound of cooked spaghetti or your favorite pasta. Top with grated Parmesan cheese to taste.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

44 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

31g

Carbs

1g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make White Clam Spaghetti Sauce?

White Clam Spaghetti Sauce takes about 25 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in White Clam Spaghetti Sauce?

White Clam Spaghetti Sauce has approximately 236.9 calories per serving, with about 29 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates and 27 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for White Clam Spaghetti Sauce?

The key ingredients for White Clam Spaghetti Sauce are Clams, Garlic, Butter, Olive Oil, Parsley, Parmesan Cheese. See the full list with measurements above.

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