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Amazing White Clam Sauce

SUBMITTED BY: Linoleum PHOTO BY: Janay

"I got this recipe from an old boyfriend, and have modified it over the years. My husband and I have this at least every two weeks with a big loaf of garlic bread. It's very easy, but very delicious and filling."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 36 stars. This recipe average a 4.4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  5 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr
READY IN  1 Hr 5 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 1 3/4 cups half-and-half cream
  • 3 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams, drained with juice reserved
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese for topping
  • 1 (8 ounce) package dried linguine pasta

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and red pepper flakes, and cook stirring constantly until onion is tender. Add garlic, and cook for a couple of minutes, just until fragrant. Pour in the reserved clam juice, and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
  2. Gradually stir the half-and-half cream into the skillet, and simmer for another 20 minutes, but do not boil. At this time, I like to prepare my linguine and garlic bread.
  3. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguine pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente.
  4. Add clams to the sauce, and cook just until clams are heated through, or they will become tough and chewy. Remove from heat, and serve over linguine pasta. Top with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2006 by Lianne
I love clam sauce but the version I've always use has wine in it, which my husband doesn't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2005 by JOMORENO56
I thought this was a very good recipe but my husband and I thought about a couple of changes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2007 by Janay
WHOA! I'm absolutely convinced that two tablespoons of red pepper flakes was a typo. She had... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2006 by Mandalyn
My husband took this for his lunch the next day at his department store. The aroma filled the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2006 by Lynette
This recipe was good and quite easy. I only used 1/2 tsp of pepper flakes and it was pretty... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2005 by soapsnob
This was a good recipe and I like spice, but two tablespoons was FAR too much of red pepper... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 17, 2005 by Jennifer
I was concerned about how non creamy it was and added a little parmesan cheese to thicken it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2008 by Mandalyn
Love it! It's on my rotation. I add a can more of clams. YUMMY ! MORE