Best 9 Macaroni And White Clam Sauce Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes can rival the allure of macaroni and white clam sauce, a classic Italian-American dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its briny, savory flavors and creamy, comforting texture. This iconic dish has captured the hearts of food enthusiasts worldwide, earning a well-deserved spot as a beloved classic. With its simple yet elegant preparation, macaroni and white clam sauce is a culinary masterpiece that offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice cook seeking to expand your culinary horizons, this article will guide you through the journey of crafting the perfect macaroni and white clam sauce dish, ensuring an unforgettable dining experience.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

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.

PASTA WITH WHITE CLAM SAUCE



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Garlic and oregano enhance the seafood flavor of this delicious main dish. "An Italian friend of my mom's passed on the recipe to her, and I began preparing it when I was 14," writes Kelli Soike of Tallahassee, Florida. "For convenience, it can be made in advance...and leftovers are just as good."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 ounces uncooked linguine
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (2 ounces) anchovies, undrained
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 bottle (8 ounces) clam juice
1 can (6-1/2 ounces) minced clams, undrained
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
5 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. In a saucepan, saute garlic and anchovies in oil for 3 minutes, breaking up anchovies. Stir in the clam juice, clams, water, oregano, parsley, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until sauce is reduced by half. Drain pasta; toss with clam sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 874mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPAGHETTI WITH WHITE CLAM SAUCE



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Great dinner for a Friday night.

Provided by ANGCHICK

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Clams

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams, with juice
1 pound spaghetti
2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, brown garlic in olive oil over medium heat. Stir in butter or margarine and seasonings until butter or margarine is melted. Add clams with some of their liquid; heat through.
  • Drain pasta. Toss spaghetti with clam sauce, and top with grated Romano cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 866.8 calories, Carbohydrate 90.7 g, Cholesterol 81 mg, Fat 37.3 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 39.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 198.2 mg, Sugar 3.2 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.

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

PASTA WITH WHITE CLAM SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 5 to 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 very large chowder clams, each about 8 to 10 ounces
1 little bottled clam juice (if necessary)
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
6 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 1/2 pounds small Manilla clams, washed
1/4 cup very finely chopped parsley
1 pound thin, dried pasta, such as capellini

Steps:

  • Put up 6 quarts of water to boil in a large pot.
  • Open the chowder clams, making sure to catch all the clam juice. Mince the clams and reserve them. Measure the juice; it should come to about 2 cups. If it doesn't, make up the difference with bottled clam juice. Then add 1/2 cup water, making 2 1/2 cups liquid in all.
  • Pour the olive oil into a wide heavy pot over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and saute for 4 to 5 minutes or until the garlic just starts to turn gold. Add a little clam juice to loosen the garlic then add the rest of the 2 1/2 cups. Raise heat.
  • Salt the boiling water lightly and add the capellini, stirring well. Cook until just al dente, about 7 to 8 minutes.
  • Simmer the clam juice in its pot for two minutes. Raise heat and add the Manilla clams. Cover. Within two minutes or so, their shells should swing open; remove the Manilla clams from the pot and place them in a bowl. Turn heat to low under clam juice in pot and add the reserved, raw, minced clams. Cook very gently for 1/2 minute.
  • The pasta should be done at this point. Spill the pasta into a colander and place the cooking pot over a low flame. Return the pasta to the cooking pot. Add 2/3 of the clam juice, plus the liquid that has collected in the bowl of Manilla clams. Add 3 tablespoons of the minced parsley. Stir to blend, about one minute. Divide pasta among 5 to 6 individual pasta bowls and top with the remaining clam juice, the remaining parsley, and the Manilla clams. Serve immediately.

PASTA IN WHITE CLAM SAUCE



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Make and share this Pasta in White Clam Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ashley U

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 ounces dried spaghetti
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup water
1/3 cup chopped shallot
3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
12 littleneck clams
10 ounces canned baby clams, broth reserved
1 cup low-fat buttermilk
2 teaspoons water
1 teaspoon cornstarch, dissolved in the water
4 teaspoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon louisiana hot sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the spaghetti and cook to desired doneness, about 6 to 9 minutes.
  • Drain.
  • Meanwhile, put the wine, water, shallots and garlic in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • Add the fresh clams; cover and continue to cook over medium heat.
  • Remove the clams when their shells have opened.
  • Stir the broth from the canned clams into the saucepan.
  • Cook a few minutes more, until the liquid is reduced by half.
  • Reduce the heat to low and whisk in the buttermilk and cornstarch mixture.
  • Cook for about 2 minutes more to thicken, whisking constantly.
  • Stir in the parmesan cheese, canned clams, oregano, basil, pepper, hot sauce and chopped parsley.
  • Combine the pasta and the clam sauce in a warm serving bowl and toss to serve.
  • Garnish with cooked clams in their shells.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.2, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 52.4, Sodium 470.3, Carbohydrate 56.2, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 4.8, Protein 34.3

PASTA WITH WHITE CLAM SAUCE



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This quick and easy meal is sure to please. My family enjoys this recipe with angel hair pasta. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese.

Provided by Nancy Nicholas

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Clams

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon lemon juice
4 tablespoons white wine
1 ¼ cups white clam sauce
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
8 ounces pasta

Steps:

  • Begin preparing pasta. While preparing pasta, saute onions and garlic in olive oil. Add all ingredients except can of clam sauce. Heat on medium. Once mixture is heated, reduce heat to medium low and add clam sauce. Heat slowly.
  • Once pasta is done, combine with sauce mixture and garnish with parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 655.7 calories, Carbohydrate 71.3 g, Cholesterol 100.5 mg, Fat 28.7 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 21.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 669.7 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

SPAGHETTI WITH CREAMY WHITE CLAM SAUCE



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A handful of ingredients is all you need for this must-try main dish. "I often make it when time is short," explains Linda Evancoe-Coble of Leola, Pennsylvania. "Add store-bought rolls and a bagged salad and...presto...you have a satisfying meal."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (15 ounces) ready-to-serve reduced-fat New England clam chowder
1 can (6-1/2 ounces) chopped clams, undrained
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash white pepper
8 ounces uncooked spaghetti

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first six ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 5 minutes until slightly thickened. , Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Pour sauce over spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 330mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality clams: Fresh clams should be tightly closed and have a briny smell. Avoid clams that are open or have cracked shells.
  • Soak the clams in cold water for 30 minutes before cooking: This will help to remove any sand or grit from the clams.
  • Cook the clams in a covered pot: This will help to keep the clams moist and prevent them from drying out.
  • Do not overcook the clams: Overcooked clams become tough and chewy. Cook them just until they open, which should take about 5-7 minutes.
  • Serve the clams immediately: Clams are best served hot and fresh. You can garnish them with chopped parsley or grated Parmesan cheese.

Conclusion:

Macaroni and white clam sauce is a classic Italian-American dish that is both simple to make and delicious. With a few fresh ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, give macaroni and white clam sauce a try.

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