** Percentage Daily Values are based on a
2000 calorie diet. *Nutritional Data from USDA SR21 Database. Nutritional information is estimated and may vary.
This cream version of the pasta with clam sauce cooks in minutes. If small cans of minced clams are pantry staples, you can prepare an enticing meal with very little notice.
1. In a large saucepan or pasta pot bring 3 quarts water to boiling.
2. Add pasta. Reduce heat slightly. Boil, uncovered, for 8-12 minutes for dried pasta or 1 1/2-2 minutes for fresh, or till al dente, stirring occasionally.
3. (Or, cook according to package directions). Immediately drain.
4. FOR SAUCE: Meanwhile, drain clams, reserving liquid.
5. Add enough half-and-half, light cream, or milk to the reserved liquid to make 1 and 3/4 cups.
6. In a medium saucepan cook the onion and garlic in hot margarine or butter for about 5 minutes, or till onion is tender but not brown.
7. Stir in the flour, basil or oregano, salt, and pepper.
8. Add the cream mixture all at once. Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly.
9. Cook and stir for 1 minute more. Stir in the parsley, wine, and clams.
10. Heat through.Serve sauce over hot pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Comments on Spaghetti with Creamy Clam Sauce Recipe:
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Posted by a Visitor - March 26, 2012
Awesome recipe, easy and tasted delicious
Posted by a Visitor - March 24, 2012
Tasted wonderful!
Dietary Notes:
This recipe is high in Vitamin A with 20% of your daily recommended intake per serving. This recipe is high in Vitamin C with 31% of your daily recommended intake per serving.
Food Allergy Information:
This recipe contains potential food allergens and will effect people with Wheat, Shellfish, Gluten, MSG, Cheese, Sulfites, Garlic, Onion allergies.
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