Best 8 Amazing White Clam Sauce Recipes

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Clams, a versatile and delicious seafood, shine in this amazing white clam sauce recipe. This flavorful sauce, often served over pasta or used as a dipping sauce for bread, combines the briny sweetness of clams with a creamy, garlicky base. The result is a dish that is both indulgent and comforting, perfect for any occasion. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to impress, this recipe will guide you through the steps of creating an unforgettable white clam sauce that will surely become a favorite in your kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAMY WHITE CLAM SAUCE



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This is my own sauce, though I'm sure it is similar to many others. I usually use this with fettuccini, but it is excellent with black/squid ink pasta.

Provided by personalchef

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter
1 (10 ounce) can whole clams
2 garlic cloves, smashed (lay garlic clove on board and smash, remove skin, do not chop)
1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice
1 cup white wine
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 medium tomatoes, chopped (see note) (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy skillet over med/low heat.
  • Add whole clams with juice, and garlic. Cook over low heat until clams are heated through and edges begin to curl.
  • Remove clams. Add the bottle of clam juice, white wine and heavy cream. Cook about 10 min to reduce slightly. This sauce will be thin. You want a bit of broth in your dish.
  • Remove garlic cloves
  • Add clams back into sauce and toss with your preferred pasta. I usually use fettuccini
  • Note: I often like to add a chopped tomato to this sauce. You would add the tomato after the 10 min cooking time, just to warm the chopped tomato.

THE BEST CLAM SAUCE



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I cannot order better white clam sauce in a restaurant. My boyfriend begs me to make this! Thanks Mom! Serve this dish with fresh garlic bread and a nice white wine. I promise this is a keeper and you won't like any other white clam sauce!

Provided by Jodie B

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Clams

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package dry linguini
1 onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams
½ cup butter
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons dry white wine

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add linguini and return water to a boil. Let linguini cook until al dente; drain well.
  • In a large skillet, saute the onion and garlic in olive oil until the onions are translucent. Drain the cans of minced clams, reserving half of the juice.
  • Stir the clams, reserved juice, butter, salt and pepper, and wine. Simmer the mixture for 20 minutes, until the sauce has reduced 1/3 and has thickened.
  • Spoon the clam sauce over the linguini and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 906.4 calories, Carbohydrate 73.8 g, Cholesterol 184.7 mg, Fat 39.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 60.6 g, SaturatedFat 16.3 g, Sodium 593.9 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

WHITE CLAM SAUCE



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BE SURE TO HAVE CRUSTY BREAD ON HAND TO DIP IN THE WONDERFUL GARLICY BUTTER SAUCE. QUICK AND EASY COMFORT FOOD AT ITS BEST.

Provided by BoxOWine

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons butter (UNSALTED PREFERRED)
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon flour
2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic (MORE IF YOU LOVE GARLIC)
2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans chopped clams, undrained
1/2 cup bottled clam juice
2/3 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons dried marjoram, crumbled (OPTIONAL)
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons lemon juice (OPTIONAL)
hot cooked pasta (LINGUINE OR ANGEL HAIR WORKS BEST)
freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • MELT BUTTER WITH OLIVE OIL IN LARGE HEAVY SKILLET OVER MEDIUM HEAT.
  • ADD GARLIC AND SAUTE ABOUT 1 MIN.
  • QUICKLY BLEND IN FLOUR WITH WIRE WHISK.
  • GRADUALLY STIR IN REMAINING INGREDIENTS.
  • COOK OVER MEDIUM LOW HEAT, STIRRING CONSTANTLY UNTIL SAUCE IS SLIGHTLY THICKENED.
  • PLACE COOKED PASTA IN INDIVIDUAL SERVING DISHES.
  • SPOON CLAM SAUCE OVER PASTA.
  • SERVE.
  • PASS GRATED PARMESAN CHEESE.

LINGUINI WITH WHITE CLAM SAUCE



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 to 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tin flat fillet of anchovies, drained, 6 or 7 fillets
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, 4 or 5 sprigs stripped or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup clam juice or chicken stock
1 can (15 ounces) fancy whole baby clams
1 lemon, zested
1 pound linguini, slightly undercooked, about 6 to 7 minutes
1/4 cup chopped parsley leaves
Lots of black pepper and some coarse salt
Crusty bread, for mopping

Steps:

  • Heat a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil, 4 turns of the pan in a slow stream, red pepper flakes, garlic and anchovies and cook until anchovies melt into the oil. Add thyme and wine. Reduce wine 1 minute. Add clam juice or stock, clam juice will give the dish a stronger clam flavor, chicken stock will give it a buttery personality. Stir in clams and lemon zest. Drain pasta. Add to skillet and toss with sauce 2 to 3 minutes, until pasta is al dente and has absorbed some of the sauce and flavor. Add parsley, pepper and salt, to your taste and serve with bread for mopping up remaining juices.

AMAZING WHITE CLAM SAUCE



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I got this recipe from an old boyfriend, and have modified it over the years. My husband and I have this at least every two weeks with a big loaf of garlic bread. It's very easy, but very delicious and filling.

Provided by Linoleum

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Seafood

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 ¾ cups half-and-half cream
3 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams, drained with juice reserved
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese for topping
1 (8 ounce) package dried linguine pasta

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and red pepper flakes, and cook stirring constantly until onion is tender. Add garlic, and cook for a couple of minutes, just until fragrant. Pour in the reserved clam juice, and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
  • Gradually stir the half-and-half cream into the skillet, and simmer for another 20 minutes, but do not boil. At this time, I like to prepare my linguine and garlic bread.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguine pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente.
  • Add clams to the sauce, and cook just until clams are heated through, or they will become tough and chewy. Remove from heat, and serve over linguine pasta. Top with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 825.2 calories, Carbohydrate 57.5 g, Cholesterol 136.3 mg, Fat 44.7 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 48.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 280.3 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

AMAZING WHITE CLAM SAUCE



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I got this recipe from an old boyfriend, and have modified it over the years. My husband and I have this at least every two weeks with a big loaf of garlic bread. It's very easy, but very delicious and filling.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Seafood Pasta Sauce

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 ¾ cups half-and-half cream
3 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams, drained with juice reserved
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese for topping
1 (8 ounce) package dried linguine pasta

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and red pepper flakes, and cook stirring constantly until onion is tender. Add garlic, and cook for a couple of minutes, just until fragrant. Pour in the reserved clam juice, and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.n
  • Gradually stir the half-and-half cream into the skillet, and simmer for another 20 minutes, but do not boil. At this time, I like to prepare my linguine and garlic bread.n
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguine pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente.n
  • Add clams to the sauce, and cook just until clams are heated through, or they will become tough and chewy. Remove from heat, and serve over linguine pasta. Top with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.n

Nutrition Facts : Calories 825.2 calories, Carbohydrate 57.5 g, Cholesterol 136.3 mg, Fat 44.7 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 48.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 280.3 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

AMAZING WHITE CLAM SAUCE



Amazing White Clam Sauce image

I got this recipe from an old boyfriend, and have modified it over the years. My husband and I have this at least every two weeks with a big loaf of garlic bread. It's very easy, but very delicious and filling.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Seafood Pasta Sauce

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 ¾ cups half-and-half cream
3 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams, drained with juice reserved
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese for topping
1 (8 ounce) package dried linguine pasta

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and red pepper flakes, and cook stirring constantly until onion is tender. Add garlic, and cook for a couple of minutes, just until fragrant. Pour in the reserved clam juice, and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.n
  • Gradually stir the half-and-half cream into the skillet, and simmer for another 20 minutes, but do not boil. At this time, I like to prepare my linguine and garlic bread.n
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguine pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente.n
  • Add clams to the sauce, and cook just until clams are heated through, or they will become tough and chewy. Remove from heat, and serve over linguine pasta. Top with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.n

Nutrition Facts : Calories 825.2 calories, Carbohydrate 57.5 g, Cholesterol 136.3 mg, Fat 44.7 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 48.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 280.3 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

AMAZING WHITE CLAM SAUCE



Amazing White Clam Sauce image

I got this recipe from an old boyfriend, and have modified it over the years. My husband and I have this at least every two weeks with a big loaf of garlic bread. It's very easy, but very delicious and filling.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Seafood Pasta Sauce

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 ¾ cups half-and-half cream
3 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams, drained with juice reserved
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese for topping
1 (8 ounce) package dried linguine pasta

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and red pepper flakes, and cook stirring constantly until onion is tender. Add garlic, and cook for a couple of minutes, just until fragrant. Pour in the reserved clam juice, and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.n
  • Gradually stir the half-and-half cream into the skillet, and simmer for another 20 minutes, but do not boil. At this time, I like to prepare my linguine and garlic bread.n
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguine pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente.n
  • Add clams to the sauce, and cook just until clams are heated through, or they will become tough and chewy. Remove from heat, and serve over linguine pasta. Top with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.n

Nutrition Facts : Calories 825.2 calories, Carbohydrate 57.5 g, Cholesterol 136.3 mg, Fat 44.7 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 48.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 280.3 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh clams. Fresh clams are essential for the best flavor. If you can't find fresh clams, you can use frozen clams, but thaw them completely before using.
  • Use a good quality white wine. The white wine you use will add flavor to the sauce, so choose a wine that you enjoy drinking. A dry white wine, such as a Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio, is a good choice.
  • Don't overcook the clams. Clams only take a few minutes to cook, so be careful not to overcook them. Overcooked clams will become tough and chewy.
  • Add some chopped fresh herbs to the sauce. Fresh herbs, such as parsley, basil, or oregano, will brighten the flavor of the sauce and give it a fresh, summery flavor.
  • Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta. White clam sauce is traditionally served over spaghetti or linguine, but you can use any type of pasta that you like.

Conclusion:

White clam sauce is a versatile and delicious sauce that can be used to make a variety of pasta dishes. It's a great way to use up fresh clams, and it's also a relatively quick and easy sauce to make. So next time you're looking for a new pasta dish to try, give white clam sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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