Clam Sauce
This traditional Italian clam sauce is made with fresh clams, garlic, white wine, and parsley.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Black pepper - To taste
- Salt - To taste
- Red pepper flakes - 1/2 teaspoon
- Parsley - 1/4 cup, chopped
- White wine - 1 cup
- Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
- Olive oil - 3 tablespoons
- Clams - 2 pounds, fresh
- Spaghetti - 12 ounces
Let's Get Started
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions.
- While the spaghetti is cooking, clean the clams by scrubbing them under cold water to remove any dirt or sand.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the clams to the skillet and pour in the white wine. Cover the skillet and cook until the clams open, about 5-7 minutes. Discard any clams that do not open.
- Once the clams have opened, remove them from the skillet and set aside. Keep the skillet with the cooking liquid on the heat.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the cooking liquid and toss to coat the pasta in the sauce.
- Add the chopped parsley and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Toss again to combine.
- Divide the spaghetti and sauce among serving plates and top with the cooked clams.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 25g
- Protein: 18g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 2g