Best 4 Easy Clam Sauce Recipes
Whether you're looking for a simple and delicious weeknight dinner or an elegant appetizer to serve at a special occasion, easy clam sauce is the perfect choice. This classic Italian dish can be made with just a few simple ingredients, and it's sure to please everyone at the table. The secret to making the best easy clam sauce is to use fresh, high-quality ingredients. Look for littleneck clams that are still alive and have tightly closed shells. Fresh herbs, such as parsley and basil, will also add a lot of flavor to the dish.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CHEAP & EASY CLAM SAUCE FOR PASTA
Super cheap if you tend to keep garlic and olive oil on hand at all times like I do and can find a can of clams for more like $0.99 instead of $2.50 (luckily, I can at one of the cheaper grocery stores). If not, it's still worth it. I keep parsley frozen flat in the freezer and just break off a piece to add, but you can go with anything along the lines of the basil, Italian seasoning, parsley family, really - very versatile that way. Mix and match spices or even oils, add milk or don't, and it will still be delicious and fast. Aiming for healthier? Excellent over whole wheat pasta, too!
Provided by Maggie
Categories Sauces
Time 15m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in small pan, and add garlic and the optional onions. Cook on medium about 3 minutes or until tender and lightly browned.
- Stir in the basil or parsley (or both or other spices) and optional red pepper flakes.
- Add the drained juice from the can of clams.
- Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to low allowing to simmer about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the clams and the butter. Once butter is melted, add the optional milk or half and half and cook until heated through.
- Serve over spaghetti or linguine or other favorite pasta.
QUICK AND EASY CLAM SAUCE FOR PASTA
In as long as it takes to cook the pasta, dinner is ready. This is a good recipe to have on hand for emergencies. Cook time does not reflect the time it takes to cook the pasta.
Provided by Normaone
Categories Sauces
Time 15m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Saute onion and garlic in butter.
- Blend in flour.
- Drain clams and reserve juices. Add minced clams and milk to the onion and garlic.
- Simmer 10 minutes, season with salt and pepper to taste.
- If you desire a thicker sauce, make a slurry of cornstarch and milk.
- Add a little at a time to the sauce, stirring, until the desired thickness. Use the reserved clam juices to thin the sauce if need be.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta al dente in boiling salted water.
- Serve sauce over pasta.
- Top with parsley.
- Pass grated Parmesan.
EASY CLAM SAUCE
Make and share this Easy Clam Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Rick B2
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 25m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook onion and garlic in oil until onion is tender (slightly brown is OK) Add minced clams (liquid included) Sprinkle mixture with oregano Add tomato sauce and simmer for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- If adding wine (optional) cook sauce longer to reduce.
EASY WHITE CLAM SAUCE (WITH A KICK)!
A very spicy and garlicky but easy white clam (or any shellfish) sauce for pasta, but obviously the spice level can be altered. Even "toned down", it's absolutely delicious! Serve it with a crusty baguette and a salad - yum yum yum... and so, so easy!!
Provided by djlynnoleum
Categories European
Time 50m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet, add onions and chile pepper flakes, and sweat until onion is soft (do not brown).
- Add garlic and parsley and saute for another minute or two, until garlic aroma is apparent.
- Add reserved clam juice, and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Add whipping cream and simmer over low heat until hot, but do not let come to a boil.
- Add drained clams and heat until warm. Do not overcook at this point or your clams will get tough and rubbery - cook just until until well heated.
- Serve over pasta and top with shredded parmesan. Asiago works as well!
- Enjoy with your crusty bread dipped in the juice!
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality clams. Fresh clams will have a briny, oceanic smell and their shells will be tightly closed. Avoid clams with open shells or cracked shells.
- Clean the clams thoroughly. Before cooking, soak the clams in cold water for 30 minutes to remove any grit or sand. Then, scrub the clams with a brush to remove any dirt or debris.
- Use a variety of vegetables. Clam sauce is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. Some good options include onions, garlic, celery, carrots, and zucchini.
- Don't overcook the clams. Clams only need to be cooked for a few minutes, until they are just opaque. Overcooking will make them tough and chewy.
- Serve the clam sauce over your favorite pasta. Clam sauce is traditionally served over spaghetti or linguine, but it can also be served over other types of pasta, such as fettuccine or penne.
Conclusion:
Clam sauce is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed all year round. By following these tips, you can make a delicious clam sauce that your family and friends will love.
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