Quick and Easy Clam Sauce for Pasta
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this Quick and Easy Clam Sauce for Pasta, a flavorful recipe that brings the taste of the ocean to your table in just 25 minutes! Featuring tender spaghetti (or your pasta of choice) tossed in a light, aromatic sauce made with canned clams, garlic, and a splash of dry white wine, this dish is as effortless as it is elegant. Red pepper flakes add a subtle kick, while fresh parsley and optional Parmesan cheese provide the perfect finishing touch. With its simple ingredients and minimal prep time, this recipe is ideal for seafood lovers seeking a fresh, restaurant-quality meal at home. Perfect for busy evenings, it’s a satisfying and sophisticated way to elevate your pasta night.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti (or pasta of choice)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 cans canned clams (in juice)
- 0.5 cup dry white wine
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining and set the pasta aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat until the butter has melted.
Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
Drain the clams, reserving the clam juice from the cans. Add the reserved clam juice and white wine to the skillet. Simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Stir in the clams and cook for an additional 2 minutes to warm them through. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Toss the cooked pasta in the skillet with the clam sauce, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to coat the pasta evenly.
Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1830 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.8 g | 116% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.7 g | 158% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 224 mg | 75% | |
| Sodium | 5650 mg | 246% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 127.6 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.2 g | ||
| Protein | 99.7 g | 199% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 964 mg | 74% | |
| Iron | 77.8 mg | 432% | |
| Potassium | 1001 mg | 21% | |
*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.
