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How to Make White Clam Sauce

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By eMerrill
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Got a hankering for great white clam sauce over pasta? Here's a quick way to make some of the best clam sauce around.

From Quick Guide: Sauces
Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • 1 can (6 1/2 oz.) chopped or minced clams
  • 2 to 3 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 to 2 tbsp. butter
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic granules or 1 clove chopped garlic
  • 1 tsp. dried parsley or 2 tbs. fresh chopped parsley
  • 2 oz. dry white wine
  • Pinch of oregano and black pepper
  • Parmesan cheese
  1. Step 1

    Pour olive oil and spoon butter into a medium saucepan. Set heat to low and bring to a simmer.

  2. Step 2

    Add crushed or granulated garlic, oregano and pepper and stir.

  3. Step 3

    Open 6 1/2 oz. can of chopped or minced clams. Drain and reserve liquid. Add clams to pan and stir, slowly adding about 2 oz. of clam liquid.

  4. Step 4

    Add parsley and simmer for about three minutes, stirring occasionally. Add about 2 oz. of chardonnay or other dry white wine. Simmer for an additional minute.

  5. Step 5

    Serve over fresh angel-hair pasta, thin spaghetti or linguine. Top with fresh-grated parmesan cheese. Serves two--double the recipe for four servings.

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