Best 10 Pasta With Sausage In Red Clam Sauce Recipes

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Pasta with sausage in red clam sauce is a classic Italian-American dish that combines the savory flavors of Italian sausage, tender clams, and a rich tomato sauce. Whether you are a seasoned home cook or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the steps of creating a delicious pasta with sausage in red clam sauce that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your dinner guests. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily prepare this flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.

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

PASTA WITH CLAMS, WHITE WINE AND SPICY ITALIAN SAUSAGE



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

36 littleneck clams
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium red chile, such as red jalapeno or red Fresno, finely sliced
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
1/2 pound spicy Italian sausage, casings removed
1 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes
3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves picked
1 pound linguine
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons butter, cold, cubed
Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Pecorino Romano, grated, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the clams in a large bowl and cover with cool tap water. Salt the water well and let the clams sit for 20 minutes to an hour to purge them of sand and grit. Drain and scrub the shells well under cold running water.
  • Set a large roasting pan across two burners. Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic and saute for 2 to 3 minutes, or until softened. Add the chile, fennel and sausage, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally to break up the sausage.
  • Once the sausage is nicely browned, deglaze the pan with the white wine. Add the clams and stir everything together until well combined. Arrange the tomatoes on top, add the thyme, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Transfer the pan to the oven and cook until the clams pop open and the cherry tomatoes are roasted and juicy, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the linguine until al dente. When the clams are done, return the roasting pan to the stovetop over high heat. Simmer to reduce excess liquid and to open any clams that are still closed (stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon also helps).
  • Taste sauce and season with salt as needed.
  • Drain the pasta and transfer it directly into the roasting pan. Add the butter, lemon zest and juice, and the parsley. With tongs, toss everything together to coat the pasta in the sauce.
  • Serve topped with plenty of grated pecorino if using.

CHEF JOHN'S SPAGHETTI WITH RED CLAM SAUCE



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This is one of my 'go to' recipes and it takes only about 15 minutes from start to finish. The only prep work really is mashing the garlic. The sauce is great on any pasta, but I prefer angel hair or spaghetti.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons capers
1 tablespoon anchovy paste
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 (24 ounce) jar tomato pasta sauce
¼ cup water
1 cup good-quality crisp white wine
2 (6.5 ounce) cans chopped clams, drained with juice reserved
salt and pepper to taste
1 pound dry spaghetti
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Chopped fresh basil leaves or parsley

Steps:

  • Pour olive oil into cold skillet. Add garlic, capers, anchovy paste, and red pepper flakes. Place over medium heat and cook and stir until the oil is infused with the flavors of the mixture, about 5 minutes, taking care not to brown the garlic. Add tomato sauce and rinse jar with 1/4 cup water; add water to skillet. Pour in wine and juice from clams, reserving the clams. Bring to a simmer until slightly reduced and thickened, 7 to 9 minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until almost al dente, or about 1 minute less than directed on package. Drain. Return pasta to the pot off heat.
  • Stir clams into the sauce. Pour sauce over pasta. Stir; cover the pot to allow it to finish cooking off heat and to allow the pasta will absorb some of the sauce, about 3 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese. Top with chopped fresh basil and/or parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 852 calories, Carbohydrate 116.9 g, Cholesterol 71.5 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 44.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 1513.8 mg, Sugar 18.6 g

SAUSAGE PASTA SAUCE



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Sweet peppers, onions and garlic give this red sauce its rich flavor, and a little cream gives it a smooth texture. Our toddlers love this recipe because the vegetables are "hidden" since they are pureed with the tomato sauce. -Michelle Krzmarzick Torrance, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 pounds bulk Italian sausage
2 medium onions, chopped
2 medium sweet red peppers, chopped
2 medium green peppers, chopped
6 to 8 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cans (29 ounces each) tomato sauce
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian stewed tomatoes, drained
2 tablespoons brown sugar
4 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon pepper
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1-1/2 pounds uncooked bow tie pasta
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. In a Dutch oven, saute the onions, peppers and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the tomato sauce, tomatoes, brown sugar and seasonings., Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a blender, process tomato mixture in batches until smooth. Return to the pan. Add sausage; heat through. Gradually stir in cream. Cook and stir over low heat for 5 minutes. Drain pasta; top with sauce. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts :

SPAGHETTI WITH RED CLAM SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Three 6 1/2-ounce cans minced or whole clams
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or more to taste
One 28-ounce can whole tomatoes packed in juice, drained, and chopped
1 pound dry spaghetti or linguini
10 fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Drain the clams reserving 1/2 cup of their juice and set aside. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook until softened, but not browned, about 3 minutes. Add the pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds more. Add the reserved clam juice and tomatoes, increase the heat and bring to a boil. Cover, and lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer, cook for 15 minutes. Set aside. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat, salt generously. Cook the pasta until al dente, tender yet still slightly firm. During the last 5 minutes of cooking the pasta stir the clams, basil, and parsley into the sauce. Bring to a simmer and season with salt and pepper to taste. Drain the pasta and add to the sauce and toss to combine evenly. Divide among warmed bowls and serve.

PASTA WITH SPICY RED CLAM SAUCE



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Make and share this Pasta With Spicy Red Clam Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ellie3763

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans clams, in juice
3 cups tomato sauce
1 cup white wine
3 anchovy fillets
1 small onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons capers
1 tablespoon dried basil or 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat some olive oil in a large skillet. When hot add the anchovy fillets and onion.
  • Once the onions turn translucent, add the garlic, capers and clams along with the clam juice.
  • Add the white wine, tomato sauce, and red pepper flakes. Allow to simmer until heated through. Salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the basil.
  • Pour over cooked pasta and toss to coat the pasta well. Serve with hot with a sprinkling of romano cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.3, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 33.5, Sodium 1255.8, Carbohydrate 21.2, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 9.3, Protein 15.6

RED CLAM SAUCE



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This recipe tastes like an Italian restaurant specialty and cooks while you take care of other things. What a marvelous way to jazz up pasta sauce! -JoAnn Brown, Latrobe, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) chopped clams, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Additional minced fresh parsley, optional
6 ounces linguine, cooked and drained

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Transfer to a 1-1/2- or 2-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the clams, tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley, bay leaf, sugar, basil and thyme., Cover and cook on low until heated through, 3-4 hours. Discard bay leaf. If desired, sprinkle with additional parsley. Serve with linguine. Freeze option: Omit additional parsley. Cool before placing in a freezer container. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months. To use, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Place in a large saucepan; heat through, stirring occasionally. Serve with linguine and, if desired, minced parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 553mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

RED WINE ITALIAN SAUSAGE PASTA SAUCE



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I grew up in an Italian household with my Grandfather (Carl D'andrea), teaching me from early childhood, his family recipe for 'basic tomato sauce' or marinara (not written down, completely from memory). I know this recipe like the back of my hand, and when I recently found myself with leftover italian sausages, peppers, and onions from italian sausage sandwiches the night before - I decided to 'get creative' with my grandfathers marinara recipe in combination. Awesome flavor, very good over pasta -- enjoy, & as my Grandpa used to say, 'Mangia!' (which means 'EAT' in Italian)...

Provided by stephanierndos

Categories     Pork

Time 2h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

28 ounces tomato sauce (use a good sauce such as Furmano's)
3/4 cup onions, chopped fine or 1 small onion
3 -4 garlic cloves, chopped or 2 -3 tablespoons store bought minced garlic
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
1 medium size tomatoes, chopped
3 -4 Italian sausages, pre-cooked and chopped in food processor (sweet or hot, your preference)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup dry red wine (a good one that you will drink)
3/4 cup water
2 -3 bay leaves
2 -3 tablespoons dried Italian herb seasoning (oregano, basil, parsley, thyme mixture)
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pinch sugar

Steps:

  • In a large non-stick skillet with a lid, add the olive oil and warm over medium heat, allow oil to heat for approximately 2 minutes.
  • Add chopped onion and green pepper, cook for about 2-3 minutes or until onion is soft and you can see thru it, stir for even cooking.
  • Add chopped/minced garlic, stir and continue to simmer thru for another 2 minutes.
  • Add dry seasonings, chopped tomato, and chopped Italian sausage. Stir all and cook for another 2 minutes then add the ¼-cup dry red wine and stir all together.
  • Add fennel seed & black pepper, cook another 2 minutes longer.
  • Next, add the tomato sauce and water, bay leaves, salt and sugar, stir all and cover with lid, allow to cook on medium until mixture begins to slow boil, then remove lid. Stir again, cover and turn heat to a low simmer, allowing to cook for several hours or until ready to serve with pasta.
  • Allowing sauce to slow cook for at least 2-3 hours makes for a more robust sauce ~ serve with al dente pasta, a good crusty Italian bread (ciabatta for example), freshly grated Italian cheese (a good quality aged Pecorino Romano made from sheeps or goats milk is best, never cows milk), & your favorite red wine (our favorite is a good cabernet).
  • Sauce is also better the next day, so as a time saver make this sauce up a day ahead, allow to cool thoroughly before refrigerating, then serve the next night for dinner.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.7, Fat 20.8, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 23.7, Sodium 1276.8, Carbohydrate 13.4, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 7.8, Protein 10.4

LINGUINE AND CLAMS WITH FRESH RED SAUCE



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This weeknight clam pasta comes together easily under 30 minutes without compromising flavor. Canned whole clams, packed in valuable clam juices, are the pantry hero. Opt for whole canned clams, since they're more tender and delicate than the chopped or minced varieties. The key to achieving the most seafood flavor is finishing the pasta right in the clam sauce, so that the pasta absorbs all of the briny flavors as it cooks. The sauce gets a nice fresh boost from the addition of sweet cherry tomatoes, while Parmesan and butter stirred in at the end create a rich, silky sauce.

Provided by Kay Chun

Categories     pastas, seafood, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Kosher salt and black pepper
1 pound linguine
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound cherry tomatoes
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 (6-ounce) cans whole clams, juices reserved
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for garnish
1/2 cup chopped fresh curly or flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish
Red-pepper flakes, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook the pasta according to package directions until 3 minutes shy of al dente. (It will finish cooking in the sauce; pasta should be toothsome but not crunchy.) Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain pasta.
  • Meanwhile, once pasta is cooking, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Add tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until they soften and start to pop, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add reserved clam juice (you should have about 1 cup) and stir to scrape up any browned bits on the bottom of the skillet. Add sauce, pasta, 1/2 cup of the pasta water and the butter back to the large pot, and cook, stirring vigorously, until sauce is thickened and pasta is al dente, about 3 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup more pasta water if a thinner sauce is desired.
  • Turn off the heat and stir in the clams, cheese and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide pasta among bowls and garnish with cheese, parsley, black pepper and red-pepper flakes, if using.

FETTUCCINE WITH RED CLAM SAUCE



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Provided by Connie Barbara Schaeffer

Categories     Garlic     Pasta     Sauté     Valentine's Day     Quick & Easy     Clam     Bon Appétit     California

Yield Serves 2 to 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons olive oil
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 8-ounce bottle clam juice
2 6 1/2-ounce cans chopped clams, drained, 1/2 cup juice reserved
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Pinch of dried red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper
8 ounces fettuccine, freshly cooked

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until golden brown, about 1 minute. Add tomato paste and stir 1 minute. Add clam juice, reserved 1/2 cup juice from clams and parsley and simmer until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes. Add clams and red pepper flakes and heat through. Season with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over fettuccine. Toss thoroughly and serve.

PASTA WITH SAUSAGE, RED ONION, AND LENTILS



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Categories     Onion     Pasta     Sauté     Parmesan     Sausage     Lentil     Red Wine     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 first-course or 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup dried lentils
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped red onion
4 Italian sweet sausages (about 13 ounces), casings removed, crumbled
3/4 cup dry red wine
12 ounces small pasta (such as conchiglie or pennette)
3/4 cup (packed) grated pecorino Romano cheese (about 2 ounces)
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
Additional extra-virgin olive oil
Additional grated pecorino Romano cheese

Steps:

  • Cook lentils in small saucepan of boiling water until tender, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Drain well; set aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and sausage; sauté until sausage is light brown, about 8 minutes. Add wine and cook until almost all liquid evaporates, about 2 minutes. Stir in cooked lentils and cook until mixture is heated through, about 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain well, reserving 1cup pasta cooking water. Return cooked pasta to pot. Add sausage-lentil mixture, 3/4 cup cheese, and parsley and toss to coat. Add enough reserved pasta cooking water to moisten. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve, passing additional olive oil and grated cheese.

Tips:

  • Choose the right type of sausage: Italian sausage, such as sweet or hot Italian sausage, works best in this recipe.
  • Use fresh clams: Fresh clams will give your sauce the best flavor. If you can't find fresh clams, you can use frozen clams, but be sure to thaw them before using.
  • Sauté the sausage before adding it to the sauce: This will help to brown the sausage and develop its flavor.
  • Cook the clams in the sauce until they open: This will ensure that the clams are cooked through.
  • Serve the pasta with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese: This will add a delicious finishing touch to the dish.

Conclusion:

Pasta with Sausage in Red Clam Sauce is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its combination of savory sausage, briny clams, and rich tomato sauce, this dish is sure to satisfy everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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