Are you craving a taste of the Old Spaghetti Factory's signature clam chowder? This classic dish is a staple of comfort food, with its creamy texture, tender clams, and savory broth. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a culinary novice, recreating this iconic chowder at home is easier than you might think. With the right ingredients and a step-by-step guide, you can whip up a batch of clam chowder that will transport you straight to the heart of the Old Spaghetti Factory's bustling dining room.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
MY BEST CLAM CHOWDER
A delicious, traditional, cream based chowder, this recipe calls for the standard chowder ingredients: onion, celery, potatoes, diced carrots, clams, and cream. A little red wine vinegar is added before serving for extra flavor.
Provided by PIONEERGIRL
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Seafood
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Drain juice from clams into a large skillet over the onions, celery, potatoes and carrots. Add water to cover, and cook over medium heat until tender.
- Meanwhile, in a large, heavy saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Whisk in cream and stir constantly until thick and smooth. Stir in vegetables and clam juice. Heat through, but do not boil.
- Stir in clams just before serving. If they cook too much they get tough. When clams are heated through, stir in vinegar, and season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.2 calories, Carbohydrate 28.4 g, Cholesterol 136.6 mg, Fat 32.7 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 19.7 g, Sodium 712.3 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
OLD SPAGHETTI FACTORY ORIGINAL CLAM SAUCE
Make and share this Old Spaghetti Factory Original Clam Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by JandBsMom
Categories Sauces
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine butter, garlic, onion and celery in a saucepan.
- Braise over medium-low heat until tender but not brown.
- Add the flour, and mix to make a roux.
- Drain clams, reserving juice.
- In a separate saucepan, combine clam juice, half-and-half, thyme and salt.
- Heat until just below boiling.
- Add to roux, and cook until sauce thickens.
- Add clams, stirring gently to mix through out the sauce.
- Serve over noodles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 573.5, Fat 46, SaturatedFat 28.4, Cholesterol 160.5, Sodium 1363.1, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.6, Protein 20.8
CONTEST-WINNING NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER
This is the best New England clam chowder recipe, ever! In the Pacific Northwest, we dig our own razor clams and I grind them for the chowder. Since these aren't readily available, the canned clams are perfectly acceptable. -Sandy Larson, Port Angeles, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 55m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; set aside. Saute celery and onion in the drippings until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the potatoes, water, clam juice, bouillon, pepper and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until potatoes are tender, 15-20 minutes., In a small bowl, combine flour and 1 cup half-and-half until smooth. Gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes., Stir in clams and remaining half-and-half; heat through (do not boil). Crumble the cooked bacon; sprinkle over each serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 788mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
OLD SPAGHETTI FACTORY'S CLAM SAUCE
Make and share this Old Spaghetti Factory's Clam Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Juliesmom
Categories Sauces
Time 15m
Yield 1 batch, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine first four ingredients in a saucepan.
- Saute over medium-low heat until vegetables are tender but not brown.
- Add flour and mix to make a roux.
- In another saucepan, combine the juice from the clams, half and half, salt, white pepper, and thyme; heat until just below boiling.
- Add the half and half mixture and the clam meat to the roux.
- Stir until the sauce thickens.
- Serve over your favorite buttered spaghetti noodles with generous portions of Parmesan cheese.
CLAM CHOWDER SHELL PASTA
Pastas done with sauces inspired by famous soups? We might have stumbled upon a new category of recipe with this one! A creamy, clam chowder-inspired sauce with potatoes and bacon pairs perfectly with shell pasta in this easy dinner recipe. This technique may not work with any soup, but it sure did with this one!
Provided by Chef John
Categories Seafood Pasta
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 10 to 12 minutes. Pour bacon and grease into a strainer set over a bowl to let the grease drain out. Reserve bacon until needed and discard grease or set aside for another use.
- Place the skillet back over medium heat and add butter, onion, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Cook and stir until onion starts to soften and turn translucent, about 5 minutes. Add flour and cook and stir for about 1 minute to create a roux.
- Drain both cans clams and set clams aside for later.
- Pour clam juice from the cans and the bottle into the skillet; whisk to scrape off any bits from the bottom of the skillet. Raise heat to medium-high and let come to a simmer.
- While the clam juice is coming to a simmer, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 9 to 12 minutes.
- Add potatoes, celery, tarragon, and cayenne to the simmering clam juice mixture. Let simmer for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and add the reserved clams, cream, and all but 1 tablespoon of the reserved bacon. Simmer gently for another 10 minutes, then remove and discard tarragon sprig.
- Drain pasta well and add to the clam sauce; mix until well combined. Turn off the heat and let sit for 1 minute.
- Stir in parsley and Parmesan cheese. Taste and adjust salt if necessary.
- Ladle into warm bowls. Sprinkle with more Parmesan, crumbled bacon, and parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 569.9 calories, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 115.8 mg, Fat 30.1 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 14.1 g, Sodium 988.5 mg
OLD SPAGHETTI FACTORY ORIGINAL CLAM SAUCE RECIPE - (3.5/5)
Provided by á-2852
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine butter, garlic, onion and celery in a saucepan. Braise over medium-low heat until tender but not brown. Add the flour and mi to make a roux. Meanwhile, in another saucepan, combine rest of ingredients and heat until just below boiling. Add to roux and cook until sauce thickens. Add clams, stirring gently to mix throughout the sauce. Serve over noodles.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your clam chowder.
- Don't overcook the clams. They should be cooked just until they are opaque, or they will become tough.
- Use a good quality clam juice. Look for a juice that is clear and has a briny flavor.
- Add vegetables to your chowder. This will add flavor and nutrients.
- Season your chowder to taste. Use salt, pepper, and other spices to create a flavorful soup.
- Serve your chowder with crusty bread or crackers. This will help to soak up the delicious broth.
Conclusion:
Clam chowder is a delicious and versatile soup that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover clams, and it can also be made with fresh clams. There are many different recipes for clam chowder, so you can find one that suits your taste. Whether you like it creamy or brothy, with or without vegetables, clam chowder is a soup that is sure to please.
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