White Clam Sauce

Elevate your pasta night with this luscious White Clam Sauce, a classic Italian-American recipe that brings the briny essence of the sea straight to your table. Featuring tender linguine or spaghetti coated in a delicate, garlic-infused sauce made with canned clams, dry white wine, and a dash of red pepper flakes for subtle heat, this dish is a symphony of bold yet balanced flavors. A finishing touch of fresh parsley and lemon juice brightens the dish, while optional Parmesan cheese adds a hint of richness. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and elegant meal is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve it hot with crusty bread to soak up every drop of the savory clam sauce.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 oz Linguine or spaghetti
• 3 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 0.5 tsp Red pepper flakes
• 2 6.5 oz cans Canned clams, with juice
• 0.5 cup Dry white wine
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Freshly ground black pepper
• 0 Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the linguine or spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water before draining the pasta.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat until the butter is melted. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, and sauté for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.

Step 3

Add the canned clams along with their juice to the skillet, stirring to combine. Pour in the dry white wine, and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the alcohol to cook off.

Step 4

Stir in the fresh parsley, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes, then taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 5

Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce. If the sauce seems too thick, add some of the reserved pasta water, a tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.

Step 6

Serve the pasta hot, topped with additional parsley and grated Parmesan cheese, if desired. Pair with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(629.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1298.3

Total Fat 72.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 79.3mg	0%
Sodium 1609.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 116.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.2g	0%
Total Sugars 3.9g
Protein 28.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 163.7mg	0%
Iron 12.8mg	0%
Potassium 475.6mg	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: 52.8%

Protein: 9.3%

Carbs: 37.9%