BACON AND SPINACH CLAM SAUCE

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Categories     Pasta     Sauté     Valentine's Day

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 slices of diced bacon
3 T of butter
3 T of olive oil
5 cloves of Garlic finely chopped
1/2 t of crushed red pepper
1 1/3 C of clam broth
2/3 C of white wine
1 t of dried Marjoram
1 package of spinach frozen or fresh
if frozen let it thaw for a few hours
2 small cans of Chopped clams strain broth into 2 cup measuring container and put aside.
clam, shrimp or seafood boullion or seafood stock or clam juice.
grated rind from about a third of a lemon
1 T of fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 box of rotini pasta or any heavy pasta.

Steps:

  • fill your pasta pot with water add salt and get to a low boil. On Medium heat sauté bacon till nice and brown add oil, butter add butter,and crushed red pepper flakes to a sauté pan. heat for 1 minute. into the reseved clam juice add wine and enough boullion/stock or clam juice to this to make 2 cups total, add this to the pan with the marjoram and simmer for 7 minutes on med low. Add the spinach and clams heat for two minutes or until fresh spinach is wilted or frozen is heated through. add the grated lemon rind and juice,. taste, and season with salt and pepper. cook pasta about 2/3 through , drain and add to sauce, cover and let sit for about 5 minutes to absorb the sauce and cook the pasta the rest of the way sprinkle with parmasian and serve.

Dimple Queen
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This was an easy and delicious recipe. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the clams were tender and juicy. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my family. Will definitely make this again!


Caito Brown
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I've tried many clam sauce recipes, but this one is by far the best. The bacon and spinach add so much flavor and depth to the sauce. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Jason
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This recipe is a keeper! The sauce is so flavorful and the clams are perfectly cooked. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my family. Highly recommend!


MDMasuk
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I made this for my husband and he loved it! The sauce was rich and creamy, and the clams were cooked perfectly. He said it was one of the best clam sauces he's ever had.


Sarah Laizer
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This was my first time making clam sauce, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Vutlharhi Cosper
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd pleaser. The sauce is so flavorful and the clams are always tender. My friends and family love it!


Henry Celestine
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the clams were perfectly cooked. Highly recommend!


Shahid Shah
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but this dish changed my mind. The bacon and spinach really balanced out the briny flavor of the clams. I'll definitely be making this again.


Hailey Glasser
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The sauce was rich and creamy, and the clams were tender and flavorful. Will definitely make this again!


Philip Maithya
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This clam sauce was a hit at our dinner party! The bacon and spinach added so much flavor and depth to the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.