EASY WHITE CLAM SAUCE (WITH A KICK)!

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A very spicy and garlicky but easy white clam (or any shellfish) sauce for pasta, but obviously the spice level can be altered. Even "toned down", it's absolutely delicious! Serve it with a crusty baguette and a salad - yum yum yum... and so, so easy!!

Provided by djlynnoleum

Categories     European

Time 50m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 (4 ounce) cans minced clams, drained, liquid reserved
4 -10 garlic cloves, minced (to taste)
1 large onion, chopped big
3 -4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 pint whipping cream
hot pepper flakes (to taste, I use 2 Tbsp, you probably want less)
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
pasta, of your choice cooked al dente
shredded fresh parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet, add onions and chile pepper flakes, and sweat until onion is soft (do not brown).
  • Add garlic and parsley and saute for another minute or two, until garlic aroma is apparent.
  • Add reserved clam juice, and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  • Add whipping cream and simmer over low heat until hot, but do not let come to a boil.
  • Add drained clams and heat until warm. Do not overcook at this point or your clams will get tough and rubbery - cook just until until well heated.
  • Serve over pasta and top with shredded parmesan. Asiago works as well!
  • Enjoy with your crusty bread dipped in the juice!

Arop Wuor
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Meh.


April Gasser
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I would have liked more clams in the sauce, but overall it was a good recipe.


ma Lo
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The sauce was a bit too thick for my taste, but the flavor was spot-on.


Marshall Reid
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I love the addition of white wine to this recipe. It really brings out the flavor of the clams.


The role play Family
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This sauce is so flavorful and easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again.


Pratik Shahi
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This recipe is a winner! I've made it for my friends and family several times and it's always a hit.


Hamid Arain
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Perfect weeknight meal! It was ready in under 30 minutes and my whole family loved it.


Norahman Masood
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I've never made clam sauce before, but this recipe made it easy. The sauce was creamy and delicious, and the clams were cooked perfectly.


Nezifa Zeynu
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This recipe is a great base for white clam sauce. I added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil, and it turned out amazing!


mohan Poon
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The sauce was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I'll probably use less red pepper flakes next time.


Md Jebrail
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out great. I love that it's so quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Joan Namagqnda
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the clams were cooked just right. Served it over linguine and it was a hit with the whole family.


Holly Engle
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This white clam sauce was incredibly easy to make and packed a flavorful punch! The addition of red pepper flakes and white wine gave it a nice kick without overpowering the delicate clam flavor.