spaghetti with creamy clam sauce

Wentzville, MO
Updated on Jan 1, 2013

This is a creamy version of clam sauce that cooks in minutes.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces dried spaghetti or linguine
  • 14 ounces canned minced clams or chopped cooked clams
  • - light cream or milk, (read recipe for amount)
  • 2 ounces chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons margarine or butter
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil or oregano, crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

How To Make spaghetti with creamy clam sauce

  • Step 1
    In a large saucepan or pasta pot bring 12 cups of water to boiling. Add pasta. Reduce heat slightly. Boil, uncovered, follow pkg. directions for cooking time.
  • Step 2
    Meanwhile, drain clams, reserving liquid. Add enough cream or milk to the liquid to make 1 3/4 cups. For the sauce, in a medium saucepan cook the onion and garlic in hot butter on medium low heat for about 5 minutes, or till onion is tender but not brown. Stir in flour, basil or oregano, and salt & pepper.
  • Step 3
    Add the cream mixture all at once. Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly. Stir in the parsley, wine and clams. Heat through. Spoon sauce over hot pasta. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve immediately. Enjoy!

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Category: Pasta
Category: Seafood
Ingredient: Pasta
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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