Best 8 Ziti With Garlic Clam Sauce Recipes

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Ziti with garlic clam sauce is a classic Italian dish that features tender ziti pasta tossed in a savory sauce made from fresh clams, garlic, white wine, and olive oil. Popularly found on restaurant menus, this dish is also simple to prepare at home and can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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

ZITI WITH GARLIC CLAM SAUCE



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A quick tasty main dish. Serve with a crusty bread and a green salad. At the suggestion of some reviewers, you can make a cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce, if desired.

Provided by Outta Here

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons canola oil
1 small onion, peeled and chopped
5 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
13 ounces clams, canned (undrained)
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
salt, to taste
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 1/2 tablespoons dried parsley
8 ounces ziti pasta, cooked and drained
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • In large skillet, over medium heat, heat oil.
  • Add onion; stirring frequently, cook 3 minutes, or until tender.
  • Add garlic; cook, stirring, 2 minutes longer.
  • Add undrained clams, chicken broth, salt and crushed red pepper; heat to simmering.
  • Add parsley; simmer 1 minute longer.
  • Add pasta; toss to coat. Place in large serving bowl.
  • Sprinkle with parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.1, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 38.4, Sodium 755.5, Carbohydrate 49.9, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 2.5, Protein 26.8

CLAMS IN GARLIC SAUCE



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, quick, pastas, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 shallots, peeled and sliced
3 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
2 sprigs fresh thyme
5 sprigs Italian parsley
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 pounds Maine butter clams (or littlenecks or mussels)
1 cup dry white wine
4 cups bottled clam juice or chicken broth, or more if desired
1 cup drained garlic confit (recipe follows)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Oil from garlic confit, optional
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound linguine, cooked al dente

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add shallots, garlic, thyme, parsley and bay leaf. Saute until shallots are translucent, about 3 minutes. Add clams and wine, raise heat to high, and cover. Boil until all of the clams have opened, about 3 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer clams to a bowl, then cover.
  • Add clam juice to the saucepan, and boil over high heat until liquid is reduced to about 1 cup. Remove and discard bay leaf, parsley and thyme sprigs. Transfer contents of pan to a blender, and add garlic confit and lemon juice. With blender running, add remaining 1/2 cup olive oil in a slow steady stream until sauce is smooth and emulsified. For extra garlic flavor, add some of the oil from garlic confit if desired.
  • Season sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust thickness of sauce with more clam juice, if desired. Toss with linguine, and top with clams. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 986, UnsaturatedFat 27 grams, Carbohydrate 102 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 57 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 2547 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ZITI WITH HOT SAUSAGE SAUCE



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I came up with this recipe after making a batch of homeade sausage. The end product is a thick, rich sauce with a little kick! This recipe can be toned up or down by adjusting the amount of red pepper used. You may also substitute sweet Italian sausage for an even milder sauce. Dont' omit the capers, they add a very nice flavor! The only other "must" for this pasta dish is to add a nice glass of red wine and some crusty bread!

Provided by ItalianMan

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb hot Italian sausage, casings removed
2/3 cup red onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon capers, minced
1 (28 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes, mashed, liquid reserved
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup red wine
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
salt
1 lb ziti pasta
1/2 cup parmesan cheese or 1/2 cup romano cheese, grated

Steps:

  • In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until evenly brown.
  • Mix the red onion, garlic, and capers into the skillet, and cook until onion is tender. Mix in the mashed whole tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and red wine. Season with basil, parsley, oregano, red pepper, black pepper, and salt. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low. Simmer 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place the ziti in the pot, cook 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  • Serve the sauce mixture over the cooked pasta. Top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1978, Fat 74.1, SaturatedFat 27.1, Cholesterol 151.4, Sodium 4712.3, Carbohydrate 227, Fiber 18.7, Sugar 25.4, Protein 92

ZITI WITH ROASTED ZUCCHINI AND GARLIC



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Roasting the zucchini takes a little bit of time, but changes everything about this dish! Well worth the wait.

Provided by sjw7997

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch thick rounds
8 large shallots, sliced
7 tablespoons olive oil, divided
12 cloves garlic, halved
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) package ziti pasta
1 cup chopped fresh basil, divided
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Toss zucchini, shallots, 5 tablespoons oil, garlic, and crushed red pepper in a bowl until coated. Spread on rimmed baking sheets and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Roast vegetables in the preheated oven, turning occasionally, until tender, about 30 minutes.
  • While vegetables are roasting, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook ziti pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 9 to 12 minutes. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup cooking water.
  • Toss cooked pasta with 1 tablespoon oil. Transfer to a large pot. Add roasted vegetables, 1/4 cup cooking water, and remaining 1 tablespoon oil; stir over medium heat until heated through. Add 3/4 cup basil and Parmesan cheese. Toss, adding remaining cooking water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if dry. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with remaining basil sprinkled on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555.9 calories, Carbohydrate 77.7 g, Cholesterol 8.8 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 209.7 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

ZITI RIGATI WITH FLOUNDER AND CLAMS



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This is one of our favorites. My husband always says that it tastes like it came from an upscale restaurant. The original recipe is from Sarah Schlesinger's "500 Practically Fat Free Pasta Recipes" which is a cookbook I love!

Provided by ladypit

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 quarts water
8 ounces ziti rigati
1 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
3 1/2 cups canned chopped tomatoes with juice
2 cups tomato sauce
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoonlemon, rind , minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup canned clams, drained and liquid reserved
1/2 lb flounder fillets, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in the water until cooked but still firm.
  • Drain and put aside.
  • Using some cooking spray in a non-stick pan sauté the onions and garlic until they are just tender.
  • Add the tomatoes and juice, tomato juice, parsley, lemon peel, basil, and cayenne.
  • Bring it to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for about 25 minutes.
  • Stir in the fish and clams and bring it up to a boil.
  • As soon as it boils reduce the heat, cover it, and let it simmer for 5 minutes or until the fish is cooked.
  • Toss the pasta with the sauce and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.7, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 36, Sodium 835.2, Carbohydrate 20.2, Fiber 4, Sugar 10.3, Protein 16.7

LINGUINE WITH GARLIC CLAM SAUCE



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I've tried other clam linguine recipes over the years, but this is our favorite. I usually keep the ingredients on hand.-Perlene Hoekema, Lynden, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (8 ounces) linguine
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
5 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) minced clams
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook garlic in butter and oil until fragrant. Stir in flour until blended. Drain clams, reserving juice; set clams aside. , Gradually stir juice into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add the clams, cheese and parsley. Cook and stir until cheese is melted. Drain linguine; serve with clam sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 584 calories, Fat 38g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 494mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

ZITI WITH TOMATO AND OLIVE SAUCE



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No matter how often I make this, there is never any left. A quick and easy meal. You can use any type of pasta you like

Provided by Jimmy_Jo

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 garlic cloves, minced
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (28 ounce) can seasoned tomatoes
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup diced ripe olives
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
1 lb cut ziti pasta

Steps:

  • In large pot, sauté garlic and onion in olive oil just tender.
  • Stir in tomatoes with liquid,cook stirring often for 5 minute
  • Add parsley, salt, and pepper, bring to boil and simmer 10 minute more.
  • Prepare ziti according to directions.
  • Add olives to sauce, and simmer until pasta is finished.
  • Drain pasta, and toss with sauce.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.1, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 847.1, Carbohydrate 73.6, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 11, Protein 12.7

Tips:

  • Use fresh clams for the best flavor. If using frozen clams, thaw them completely before cooking.
  • To make sure the clams are cooked through, cook them until they open. Discard any clams that do not open.
  • If you don't have clam juice, you can use chicken broth or white wine instead.
  • Add some red pepper flakes to the sauce for a little bit of heat.
  • Serve the ziti with a side of crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

Conclusion:

Ziti with garlic clam sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make weeknight meal. It's perfect for a casual dinner with friends or family. The combination of ziti, clams, and garlic is a classic that never goes out of style. So next time you're looking for a simple but satisfying meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.

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