White Clam Sauce Recipe

White Clam Sauce
Submitted May 12, 2005 by LIFamilies

Simple, fast and delicious linguine and white clam sauce!

Ingredients

• 1 large red onion, chopped
• 1 Tbsp dried parsley
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp ground basil
• 1 tsp table salt
• 1/2 cup clam juice
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 cans, minced or chopped clams
• 2 Tbsp butter or reduced fat margarine-like spread or olive oil
• 4 Tbsp minced garlic

Instructions

Mix salt, pepper and onions with 1 tablespoon olive oil in microwave safe bowl with cover. Nuke for 5 minutes, until soft. In small sauce pan, add the rest of your butter or olive oil along with your partially softened onions. Add garlic and saute for few minutes. Add spices, mix well. Add clam juice and clams with juice and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve over hot pasta. NOTE: Rule of thumb, about 1 can of clams per 2 people.

Serve With

Linguine or your favorite pasta

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