The Best Clam Sauce

The Best Clam Sauce

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.

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 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

Step 1
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.

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

Step 3
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.

Step 4
Spoon clam sauce over linguine and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

906
Calories
39g
Fat
74g
Carbs
61g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 906
% Daily Value *
Total Fat39g 50%
Saturated Fat16g 82%
Cholesterol185mg 62%
Sodium594mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate74g 27%
Dietary Fiber4g 13%
Total Sugars3g
Protein61g
Vitamin C44mg 221%
Calcium192mg 15%
Iron55mg 304%
Potassium1453mg 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.

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