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Spaghetti with White Clam Sauce
Can you smell the garlic sautéing in the fragrant extra virgin olive oil? Does it create a sensual delight of the culinary palate? White Clam Sauce is loaded with whole and chopped garlic to make your mouth water! This is a quick and easy recipe using canned clams but still just as delicious as the version using fresh. To see how I made it, keep reading.
Can you smell the garlic sautéing in the fragrant extra virgin olive oil? Does it create a sensual delight of the culinary palate? White Clam Sauce is loaded with whole and chopped garlic to make your mouth water! This is a quick and easy recipe using canned clams but still just as delicious as the version using fresh. To see how I made it, keep reading.
Ingredients
- 2 (6.5 oz) cans chopped clams with the broth
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp. butter
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 6-8 large whole garlic cloves
- 6 large garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 lb spaghetti or linguini
- 1 cup of the pasta water
- ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- ¼ cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions making sure to salt the water first. When the pasta is almost done cooking make the sauce.
- To a large sauté pan over medium heat add the olive oil and sauté the whole garlic and chopped garlic until lightly browned, stirring frequently. Be careful not to burn it. Add the butter to the pan and mix well with the garlic and oil. Add the clams with their broth and the cup of the pasta water, mix well and add in ½ of parsley. Cook for another minute or two.
- Drain the pasta and pour the sauce over it. Top with the grated cheese.
De Clayton says
October 29, 2013 at 12:14 amI don’t see Garlic listed in the ingredients; how much chopped garlic, and how many garlic cloves do you use?
Sandi says
October 29, 2013 at 12:49 amSorry about that…..I forgot to put in the best part….LOL!! I updated the recipe….6-8 whole cloves and about 6 large cloves chopped. It has lots of garlic but you can put more or less depending upon how much you want
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paulette says
October 29, 2013 at 12:31 amHi Sandi…you don’t have the amount of garlic in this recipe. I tend to use a lot anyway but I was wondering how much you use.
Sandi says
October 29, 2013 at 12:50 amSorry about that…..I forgot to put in the best part….LOL!! I updated the recipe….6-8 whole cloves and about 6 large cloves chopped. It has lots of garlic but you can put more or less depending upon how much you want
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
February 20, 2014 at 9:08 pmLooks like one delicious dinner! Thanks for posting this at the Saturday Night Fever link party. Hope to see you back on Saturday!
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Sandi says
February 21, 2014 at 7:56 amThank you so much Pamela! 🙂 Have a great weekend!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
August 5, 2014 at 10:28 pmLooks fab, and YES, I can smell the garlic cooking!! 🙂
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Sandi says
August 6, 2014 at 10:05 pmHi Patricia…thanks so much, it really was delicious! Have a great evening! 🙂