The Best Clam Sauce

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This clam sauce is better than any you can find at a restaurant. My boyfriend begs me to make this. Thanks, Mom! Serve this dish with fresh garlic bread and a nice white wine. I promise this is a keeper, and you won't like any other white clam sauce.

close up view of pasta with clams, cheese and fresh herbs on a plate
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 (16 ounce) package dried linguine

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 6 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 4 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams

  • ½ cup butter

  • 2 tablespoons dry white wine

  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Gather the ingredients.

  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.

  3. Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic in hot oil until onions are translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain cans of minced clams, reserving1/2 of the juice.

  4. Stir clams, reserved juice, butter, wine, salt, and pepper into onion mixture. Simmer until sauce has reduced by 1/3 and has thickened, about 20 minutes.

  5. Spoon clam sauce over linguine and serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

906 Calories
39g Fat
74g Carbs
61g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 906
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 39g 50%
Saturated Fat 16g 82%
Cholesterol 185mg 62%
Sodium 594mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate 74g 27%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 61g 121%
Vitamin C 44mg 49%
Calcium 192mg 15%
Iron 55mg 304%
Potassium 1453mg 31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.