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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
Rating 4.2 (9 Reviews)
White Clam Spaghetti Sauce

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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

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