SPAGHETTI WITH CREAMY CLAM SAUCE

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This is a creamy version of clam sauce that cooks in minutes.

Provided by Nancy Allen

Categories     Seafood

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 oz dried spaghetti or linguine
14 oz canned minced clams or chopped cooked clams
light cream or milk, (read recipe for amount)
2 oz chopped onion
2 clove garlic, minced
2 Tbsp margarine or butter
1/4 c all purpose flour
1/2 tsp dried basil or oregano, crushed
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1/4 c dry white wine
1/4 c grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. In a large saucepan or pasta pot bring 12 cups of water to boiling. Add pasta. Reduce heat slightly. Boil, uncovered, follow pkg. directions for cooking time.
  • 2. Meanwhile, drain clams, reserving liquid. Add enough cream or milk to the liquid to make 1 3/4 cups. For the sauce, in a medium saucepan cook the onion and garlic in hot butter on medium low heat for about 5 minutes, or till onion is tender but not brown. Stir in flour, basil or oregano, and salt & pepper.
  • 3. Add the cream mixture all at once. Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly. Stir in the parsley, wine and clams. Heat through. Spoon sauce over hot pasta. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Sujan Pokhara
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This dish is always a hit with my family. The creamy clam sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the clams are always cooked perfectly. I like to add a little bit of lemon zest to the sauce for extra brightness.


Ar Rahim
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. The creamy clam sauce is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I like to serve it with a side of roasted vegetables.


Amji Malik
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The creamy clam sauce comes together in just a few minutes, and the clams cook in no time. I always keep a bag of frozen clams in my freezer so I can make this dish whenever I want.


Amandaa O'Neill
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I love this recipe! The creamy clam sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the clams are always cooked perfectly. I like to add a little bit of white wine to the sauce for extra flavor.


Ricky Peterson The Great
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This dish is always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for potlucks, parties, and even just for a weeknight dinner. It's always a hit. The creamy clam sauce is so easy to make and it's always a winner.


Echeson Amogu
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I made this for dinner last night and it was a huge hit with my family. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the clams were tender and juicy. I served it over spaghetti and it was a perfect meal for a cold winter night.


Kaeigazi Friday
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. The creamy clam sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the clams are always cooked perfectly. I like to add a little extra garlic and red pepper flakes to give it a bit of a kick.


Abdu Sied
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a winner. The creamy clam sauce is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually serve it with a side of crusty bread for dipping.


Julicia Chambers
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I followed the recipe exactly and the results were fantastic. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the clams were cooked perfectly. I served it over spaghetti and it was a hit with my family. Highly recommend!


Nabeen Sunar
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This spaghetti with creamy clam sauce was an absolute delight! The creamy sauce was rich and flavorful, with just the right amount of garlic and herbs. The clams were tender and juicy, and the spaghetti was cooked perfectly al dente. I will definitel