SPECIAL WHITE CLAM SAUCE

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This is not a regular white clam sauce. Italian cookbook author Marcella Hazan adds butter and Parmesan to this famous clam sauce, a combination rarely used in other Italian clam dishes. The result is sensational!

Provided by Grace Lynn

Categories     European

Time 45m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (14 ounce) can of chopped clams
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup finely chopped shallot
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
1/4-1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup finely chopped italian flat leaf parsley, plus more,for serving
1/4 cup coarsely grated parmesan cheese, plus more,for serving
1 1/2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Reserve clam juice and strain it through a fine sieve.
  • In a medium sauce pan, combine 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and the shallots.
  • Place over moderate heat and saute, stirring frequently, until the shallots are translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic, oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon of the red pepper flakes and saute for 2 minutes.
  • Pour in the wine and bring to a boil over moderate heat.
  • Cook until reduced by half, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add the reserved clam juice and boil over moderate heat until reduced by about one-third, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Taste and add 1/4 teaspoon more red pepper flakes, if you like.
  • Reduce the heat to low, stir in the clams, and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in 1/4 cup of the parsley and 1/4 cup of the grated Parmesan.
  • Stir in the butter until it melts.
  • Pour sauce over cooked linguine and toss.
  • Sprinkle with additional parsley and Parmesan cheese and serve right away.

Kushal Basnet
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This is the best clam sauce I've ever had. It's so flavorful and the clams are cooked perfectly.


Muhammad Yakubu Yakubu
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This clam sauce is incredible! I love the creamy texture and the flavorful sauce.


Jazmin Jimenez
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I've made this clam sauce several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect sauce for pasta or rice.


Ishu Music
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This is my new favorite clam sauce recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.


Katherine Sansone
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This clam sauce is amazing! I love the combination of flavors. It's creamy, flavorful, and the clams are cooked perfectly.


Telamsile Tembe
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This is the best clam sauce I've ever had. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the clams are cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


Ebuka Odera
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I made this sauce last night and it was delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the clams were cooked perfectly. I served it over linguine and it was a hit with my family.


tamashiro
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This clam sauce is amazing! I love the combination of flavors. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the clams are cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Tammi Wine
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I've made this clam sauce several times and it's always a hit. The sauce is flavorful and the clams are tender. I love serving it over pasta or rice.


Rumu Chy
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This is my go-to clam sauce recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. The sauce is rich and creamy, and the clams are always cooked to perfection.


Cody MacAusland
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I made this sauce for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the clams were cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Pauline Lambert
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This clam sauce is incredible! It's the best I've ever had. The flavors are so well-balanced and the clams are so tender. I can't wait to make it again.


Amaka Favour
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I love this recipe! The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the clams are cooked perfectly. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Tessa Brown
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are outstanding. The sauce is rich and flavorful, and the clams are cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this dish.


Doctor Piggy
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I made this sauce last night and it was delicious! The flavors were well-balanced and the clams were tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Angela Chears
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This clam sauce is amazing! It's so flavorful and creamy, and the clams are perfectly cooked. I served it over linguine, and it was a hit with my family.


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