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Authentic Italian White Clam Sauce

A delicious pasta dish featuring fresh clams, garlic, and white wine sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 pound linguine or spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 2 cans 6.5 ounces each chopped clams, drained, juice reserved
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot for boiling pasta
  • Skillet for the sauce
  • Colander for draining pasta
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Begin by boiling a large pot of salted water to cook the pasta.
  2. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Stir in the red pepper flakes and let them infuse their heat into the oil.
  4. Carefully add the white wine to the skillet and increase the heat, allowing it to simmer for about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Stir in the drained chopped clams along with the reserved clam juice.
  6. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Once the pasta is al dente, drain it and add it directly to the sauce. Toss to combine.
  8. Finish by stirring in the fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

For an extra layer of flavor, add a splash of lemon juice before serving.