Creamy Clam Pasta Sauce

Indulge in the luxurious flavors of this creamy clam pasta sauce, a seafood-inspired dish that's both elegant and comforting. Made with tender canned clams, a touch of dry white wine, and a rich blend of heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, this sauce achieves a perfect balance of indulgence and freshness. The base of sautéed garlic and onion is elevated with hints of crushed red pepper flakes for a gentle kick, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a burst of color and herbal brightness. Tossed with your favorite pasta, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 35 minutes, making it the ideal choice for a sophisticated weeknight dinner or a special occasion meal. Serve it hot with extra Parmesan and a side of crusty bread to soak up every luscious drop of sauce!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 4 pieces Garlic cloves
• 1 small Yellow onion
• 2 cups Canned chopped clams
• 1.5 cups Clam juice
• 0.5 cups Dry white wine
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes
• 12 ounces Cooked pasta
• 0.5 cups Grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add unsalted butter and olive oil.

Step 2

Mince the garlic cloves and finely chop the onion. Sauté the garlic and onion in the skillet until softened and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Sprinkle in the flour and whisk to create a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.

Step 4

Pour in the clam juice and dry white wine while whisking to prevent lumps, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 5

Stir in the canned clams (with their juices) and cook for 3 minutes.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and add the heavy cream. Stir well and simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.

Step 7

Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.

Step 8

Chop fresh parsley and stir it into the sauce.

Step 9

Toss the cooked pasta with the creamy clam sauce until the pasta is well-coated.

Step 10

Plate the pasta, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, and serve hot. Optionally, garnish with additional parsley or a pinch of red pepper flakes for presentation.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1763.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2736.8

Total Fat 180.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 91.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 585.7mg	0%
Sodium 6243.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 144.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.6g	0%
Total Sugars 6.2g
Protein 102.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 816.3mg	0%
Iron 82.3mg	0%
Potassium 1341.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.2%

Protein: 15.7%

Carbs: 22.1%