Best 8 John Hinterbergers Clam Spaghetti Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to savor the delectable flavors of John Hinterberger's Clam Spaghetti, a dish that harmonizes the essence of the sea with the comforting embrace of pasta. This classic recipe, passed down through generations, promises an explosion of briny sweetness from succulent clams, delicately interwoven with the subtle tang of tomatoes and the aromatic embrace of fresh herbs. As you embark on this culinary adventure, discover the secrets behind crafting this timeless dish, ensuring each bite transports you to the shores of culinary bliss.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

JOHN HINTERBERGER'S CLAM SPAGHETTI



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Serve this pasta family-style, right in its pan.

Provided by John Hinterberger (slightly modified)

Categories     main dishes, pasta

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1 dried red chili pepper, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper, or to taste)
1 large onion, chopped
3 large garlic cloves, minced or mashed
½ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped, or 1 tablespoon dried
1 tablespoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper½ cup dry white wine
2 cans (6½ ounces each) chopped clams, drained with liquid reserved
⅓ pound mushrooms, sliced (can substitute with a small can of mushrooms)
1 tablespoon butter
1 pound dried spaghetti
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
½ cup black olives, sliced (optional)
Pimento, chopped (optional)
Grated Romano or Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Put ½ cup olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet and heat slowly. Add the dried chili pepper, chopped onion and garlic cloves. Cook slowly for about 30 minutes or until the onions are very soft.
  • Add to pan the basil, oregano, salt and pepper, wine and liquid from the clams. Continue to simmer until some of the liquid is reduced down. Keep warm. In the meantime, sauté the mushrooms in a tablespoon of butter and add to the mixture. If you are using canned mushrooms, drain and add to the mixture directly, there is no need to sauté first.
  • Bring kettle of water to a boil. Add a tablespoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of oil. Cook spaghetti until just al dente (about a minute less than the package's directions).
  • As pasta is cooking, add the clams, parsley and 3 tablespoons of cheese to the sauce and simmer at low heat for about 5 minutes. Add olives and pimento, if desired.
  • After draining the pasta, stir into the sauce and toss. Sprinkle generously with grated cheese and serve directly from the skillet.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.54, Fat 8.19, SaturatedFat 2.81, Carbohydrate 31.16, Fiber 2.95, Sugar 2.86, Protein 14.49, Sodium 582.72, Cholesterol 29.70

JOHN HINTERBERGER'S CLAM SPAGHETTI



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One of the most treasured recipes around from the restaurant reviewer of the Seattle Times who published it only three times. He now owns a sauce company to produce the sauce. Watch the red chili pepper; he means one of those little things that comes in a tin, not the ones braided together. Better to use 1/2 tsp dried chili flakes. I've changed the recipe a bit, and take the oregano times 1.5, the basil X 2, use 2 cups of sliced mushrooms and use wine to create a sauce of ample quantity; the better so sop up with wedges of focaccia. I also double the parmesan and prefer the dried to fresh cheese. I use 1/2 to 1 can of olives and use fresh basil; if using dried make sure you use extra wine for reconstitution. I am a bit more generous with clams and juice, as I divide the 51 oz containers commonly found in bulk stores into 4 parts, and freeze. This means the clams and juice equal 12.75 oz.

Provided by WildLightning

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup olive oil, plus
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 dried red chili pepper, finely chopped
1 large onion, chopped
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped or 1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon oregano
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 (4 1/2 ounce) cans minced clams with juice, drained with liquid reserved
1/3 lb mushroom, sliced
1 tablespoon butter
1 lb dried spaghetti
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup grated romano cheese or 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 cup black olives, sliced

Steps:

  • Put 1/2 cup olive oil in a large cast iron skillet and heat slowly. Add the dried chili pepper, chopped onion and garlic cloves. Cook slowly for about 30 minutes or until the onions are very soft.
  • Add to pan the basil, oregano, salt and pepper, wine and liquid from the clams. Continue to simmer until some of the liquid is reduced down. Keep warm. In the meantime, sauté the mushrooms in a tablespoon of butter and add to the mixture.
  • Bring kettle of water to a boil. Add a tablespoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of oil. Cook spaghetti until just al dente (about 5 minutes).
  • As pasta is cooking, add the clams, parsley and 3 tablespoons of cheese to the sauce and simmer at low heat for about five minutes. Add olives.
  • After draining the pasta, stir into the sauce and toss. Sprinkle generously with grated cheese and serve directly from the skillet.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 618.1, Fat 27.3, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 33.7, Sodium 246.4, Carbohydrate 65.4, Fiber 4, Sugar 4, Protein 24.2

SPAGHETTI WITH CANNED CLAMS



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound spaghetti
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup dry white wine
Two 6.5-ounce cans minced clams, with liquid
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the breadcrumbs, granulated garlic and a pinch of salt and pepper. Toast the breadcrumbs, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Set aside.
  • Fill a large pot with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and season generously with salt. Add the spaghetti and cook to al dente, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large saute pan or skillet, add the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil along with the garlic and red pepper flakes. Turn the heat on low and let cook until fragrant, for a few minutes. Stir in the wine and cook another 1 to 2 minutes. Add the clams, then turn up the heat to medium and bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper. Use tongs to take the pasta out of the water directly into the pan (this works best when the pasta is a couple minutes away from being done; you want it really al dente so it finishes cooking in the sauce). Use tongs to toss. If dry, add a little pasta water. Add the parsley. Toss until coated in the sauce and the pasta is tender. Serve with the toasted breadcrumbs sprinkled on top.

SPAGHETTI WITH CLAMS



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound dried spaghetti
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 shallots, thinly sliced
5 to 7 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 1/2 pounds Manila clams, scrubbed clean
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced into small cubes
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 lemon, zested, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large pot, bring to a boil 6 quarts of salted water. Add pasta, stirring constantly in the beginning to prevent it from sticking together. Cook until al dente, about 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large saute pan. When almost smoking, add shallots and garlic and saute until soft and translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes, being careful not to burn the garlic. Add the clams and wine. Cover and simmer for 6 to 8 minutes or until most clams have opened.
  • Add 2 tablespoons chopped parsley. Whisk in butter to thicken sauce slightly.
  • Drain pasta in a colander. Do not rinse pasta with water - this will remove the pasta's natural starches. Place pasta into the clam saute pan and mix thoroughly. Check seasoning.
  • Pour pasta into large serving bowl. Zest lemon over the dish, being carefull not to zest the white part of the lemon, which is bitter. Garnish with remaining parsley. Serve immediately.

LINGUINE WITH CLAMS (LINGUINE CON LE VONGOLE)



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A light sauce of white wine and tomatoes lets the seafood shine in this iconic Italian pasta dish.

Provided by Mario Batali

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons kosher or coarse sea salt
1 pound linguine
12 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 pound New Zealand cockles or 24 Manila or littleneck clams, scrubbed
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup dry white wine
1 (14-ounce) can whole San Marzano tomatoes in juice, juice reserved and tomatoes coarsely chopped
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • In large pot over moderately high heat, combine 8 quarts of water to boil and salt. Bring to boil, then add linguine and cook to 1 minute short of al dente according to package directions (pasta should still be quite firm).
  • Meanwhile, in large sauté pan over moderately high heat, heat 6 tablespoons extra- olive oil until hot but not smoking. Add garlic and sauté until just golden, about 30 seconds. Add clams and 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes and sauté 1 minute. Add wine, tomatoes and juice, and 1/2 cup parsley and simmer, uncovered, just until clams open, 7 to 8 minutes.
  • Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain linguine and add to pan. Simmer, tossing occasionally, until linguine is just tender, about 1 minute. If necessary, add some of reserved cooking water to keep moist. Remove from heat. Add remaining 2 tablespoons parsley, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and extra-virgin olive oil, tossing to coat. Transfer to serving dish and serve immediately.

JOHN HINTERBERGER'S CLAM SPAGHETTI



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Years ago I came across this recipe in the Seattle Times and fell in love with it. On a visit to Fairbanks, Alaska, I introduced it to my mother and it soon became one of her favorites. Years later, in a move from Fairbanks to Anchorage, Alaska, my collection of clipped recipes was lost. We've been making it from memory, but it never tasted the same. Thanks to the Internet I have found it again. Guess what's for dinner tonight.

Provided by Georgia Berry @AKteacher

Categories     Fish

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup(s) plus 1 tbs. olive oil, divided
1 - dried red chili pepper, finely chopped
1 large onion, chopped
3 large garlic cloves, minced or mashed
1/2 cup(s) fresh basil leaves, chopped, or 1tbs. dried
1 tablespoon(s) oregano, dried
- salt and pepper
1/2 cup(s) dry white wine
2 can(s) (4 1/2 oz.) chopped clams, drained with liquid reserved
1/3 pound(s) mushrooms, sliced
1 tablespoon(s) butter
1 pound(s) dried spaghetti
1 cup(s) parsley, chopped
1/2 cup(s) black olives, sliced
- pimento, chopped (optional)
- grated romano or parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Put ½ cup olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet and heat slowly. Add the dried chili pepper, chopped onion and garlic cloves. Cook slowly for about 30 minutes or until the onions are very soft.
  • 2. Add to pan the basil, oregano, salt and pepper, wine and liquid from the clams. Continue to simmer until some of the liquid is reduced down. Keep warm. In the meantime, sauté the mushrooms in a tablespoon of butter and add to the mixture.
  • 3. Bring kettle of water to a boil. Add a tablespoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of oil. Cook spaghetti until just al dente.
  • 4. As pasta is cooking, add the clams, parsley and 3 tablespoons of cheese to the sauce and simmer at low heat for about 5 minutes. Add olives and pimento, if desired.
  • 5. After draining the pasta, stir into the sauce and toss. Sprinkle generously with grated cheese and serve directly from the skillet.

CLAM SPAGHETTI



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This is from the Seattle Times, and was made famous-ish by The Times' food critic for many years, John Hinterberger. Here it is with a few modifications. By the way, the amount of pimento and parmesan or romano cheese are guesses, since the recipe itself doesn't specify.

Provided by jmelyn

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup olive oil, plus
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1 dried red chili pepper, finely chopped
1 large onion, chopped
3 large garlic cloves, minced garlic or 3 large mashed garlic
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped or 1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon fresh oregano
salt and pepper
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans chopped clams, drained, with liquid reserved
1/3 lb mushroom, sliced
1 tablespoon butter
1 lb dried spaghetti
1 cup chopped parsley
1/2 cup black olives, sliced
1 tablespoon pimiento, chopped (optional)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese or 1/2 cup romano cheese

Steps:

  • Put 1/2 cup olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet and slowly heat. Add the chili pepper, onion, and garlic. Cook slowly about 30 minutes or until the onions are very soft.
  • add the basil, oregano, salt and pepper, wine, and clam liquid. Continue to simmer until reduced somewhat. Keep warm. Meanwhile, saute the mushrooms in a tablespoon of butter and add to mixture.
  • Bring large pot of water to boil. Add a tablespoon of salt and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Cook spaghetti until just al dente.
  • As pasta is cooking, add the clams, parsley and 3 tablespoons of cheese to the sauce and simmer on low for about 5 minutes. Add olives and pimento, if desired.
  • After draining pasta, stir into the sauce and toss. Continue to fry and toss for several minutes--this drives moisture from the pasta and gives it texture and flavor.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 618.4, Fat 27.7, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 30.6, Sodium 606.3, Carbohydrate 65.1, Fiber 4, Sugar 4, Protein 23.8

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh clams. Fresh clams will have a briny, sweet flavor that will elevate the dish. If you can't find fresh clams, you can use frozen clams, but they will not be as flavorful.
  • Purge the clams before cooking. Purging the clams will help to remove any sand or grit that may be inside the shells. To purge the clams, place them in a bowl of cold water and let them soak for 30 minutes. Then, drain the water and rinse the clams thoroughly.
  • Use a large pot for cooking the clams. The clams will release a lot of liquid as they cook, so it's important to use a large pot that can accommodate all of the liquid. If you don't have a large pot, you can cook the clams in batches.
  • Don't overcook the clams. Clams are very delicate and can easily be overcooked. Overcooked clams will be tough and chewy. To prevent overcooking, cook the clams for just 5-7 minutes, or until they just open.
  • Add the spaghetti to the pot after the clams have cooked. This will help to prevent the spaghetti from overcooking.
  • Season the dish to taste. Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste. You can also add other seasonings, such as red pepper flakes or dried oregano.

Conclusion:

Clam spaghetti is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The combination of fresh clams, spaghetti, and a flavorful sauce is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a seafood dish that is both delicious and easy to make, give clam spaghetti a try.

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