Creamy Clam Pasta Sauce
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of this creamy clam pasta sauce, a seafood-inspired dish that's both elegant and comforting. Made with tender canned clams, a touch of dry white wine, and a rich blend of heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, this sauce achieves a perfect balance of indulgence and freshness. The base of sautéed garlic and onion is elevated with hints of crushed red pepper flakes for a gentle kick, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a burst of color and herbal brightness. Tossed with your favorite pasta, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 35 minutes, making it the ideal choice for a sophisticated weeknight dinner or a special occasion meal. Serve it hot with extra Parmesan and a side of crusty bread to soak up every luscious drop of sauce!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 pieces Garlic cloves
- 1 small Yellow onion
- 2 cups Canned chopped clams
- 1.5 cups Clam juice
- 0.5 cups Dry white wine
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes
- 12 ounces Cooked pasta
- 0.5 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add unsalted butter and olive oil.
Mince the garlic cloves and finely chop the onion. Sauté the garlic and onion in the skillet until softened and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
Sprinkle in the flour and whisk to create a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Pour in the clam juice and dry white wine while whisking to prevent lumps, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Stir in the canned clams (with their juices) and cook for 3 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and add the heavy cream. Stir well and simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
Chop fresh parsley and stir it into the sauce.
Toss the cooked pasta with the creamy clam sauce until the pasta is well-coated.
Plate the pasta, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, and serve hot. Optionally, garnish with additional parsley or a pinch of red pepper flakes for presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2737 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 180.6 g | 232% | |
| Saturated Fat | 91.9 g | 460% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 586 mg | 195% | |
| Sodium | 6243 mg | 271% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 144.6 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.2 g | ||
| Protein | 102.4 g | 205% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 816 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 82.3 mg | 457% | |
| Potassium | 1342 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
