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creamy white clam sauce

Recipe by
Barbara Scott
Winchester, VA

This is a quick dish to make and very tasty. My family loves it and you will too!

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For creamy white clam sauce

  • 1 lb. box linguine
  • 1 md
    onion, chopped
  • 1/4 c
    butter, cubed
  • 2 Tbsp
    avocado or other oil
  • 1
    rounded tsp. garlic powder (or to taste)
  • 3 Tbsp
    flour
  • 1
    14.5 oz. can chicken broth
  • 1 c
    claim juice
  • 1/2 c
    heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/8 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 2/3 c
    parmesan cheese
  • 2 or 3
    6.5 oz. cans minced clams (depending on how much you like clams)

How To Make creamy white clam sauce

  • 1
    Heat oil and butter in a skillet. Saute onions and clams, adding the garlic powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Cook onions until tender.
  • 2
    Add the flour and mix well, heating the flour for about 30 seconds to get rid of its taste. Pour in chicken broth, clam juice, and cream. Bring to a simmer and add Parmesan cheese. Simmer and stir until cheese is melted.
  • 3
    Served over cooked pasta. (Make sure to salt the cooking water for the pasta well.)

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