Best 6 The Old Spaghetti Factorys Clam Chowder Recipes

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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



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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

3 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams
1 cup minced onion
1 cup diced celery
2 cups cubed potatoes
1 cup diced carrots
¾ cup butter
¾ cup all-purpose flour
1 quart half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons salt
ground black pepper to taste

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



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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

3 ounces butter
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
3 stalks celery, finely chopped
3 tablespoons flour
2 (6 ounce) cans clams, chopped
1 quart half-and-half
1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
1 teaspoon salt

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



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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

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 center-cut bacon strips
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 small potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup water
1 bottle (8 ounces) clam juice
3 teaspoons reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups fat-free half-and-half, divided
2 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) chopped clams, undrained

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



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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

3 ounces butter
2 cloves garlic, chopped fine
1/2 onion, chopped fine
3 stalks celery, chopped fine
3 tablespoons flour
2 (8 ounce) cans chopped clams, with juice
1 quart half-and-half
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon thyme

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



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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

4 slices bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 tablespoon butter
½ cup diced onion
¼ teaspoon kosher salt, or more to taste
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 (6.5 ounce) can whole clams
1 (6.5 ounce) can minced clams
1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice
1 (8 ounce) package shell pasta
½ cup peeled, diced Yukon Gold potatoes
⅓ cup diced celery
1 sprig fresh tarragon
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
½ cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon finely chopped Italian parsley, or more to taste
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, or more to taste

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)



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Provided by á-2852

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 oz. butter
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
3 medium celery stalks (outside peeled), finely chopped
3 Tbsp. flour
Juice from two (6 oz.) cans of chopped clams (put clams aside for later use)
1 quart half and half
1/4 tsp. ground thyme
1 tsp. salt

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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