How To Make Spaghetti with White Clam Sauce
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 cans (6.5 ounces each) chopped clams, drained, juices reserved
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, cook until garlic is fragrant.
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Add white wine and simmer for 2 minutes, allowing the alcohol to cook off.
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Stir in the chopped clams and reserved clam juices. Cook for 5 minutes.
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Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream. Simmer for another 5 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
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Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
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Add cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce.
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Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Nutrition
- Calories : 520kcal
- Total Fat : 14g
- Saturated Fat : 6g
- Cholesterol : 55mg
- Sodium : 640mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 80g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 2g
- Protein : 14g
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