The Best Clam Sauce

Name: The Best Clam Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
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; 0.5 cup butter; 2 tablespoons dry white wine; salt and pepper to taste

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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.

Recipe by Jodie B

Updated on July 5, 2022

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

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

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.
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.
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.
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 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
Vitamin C 44mg	221%
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.