Clam Spaghetti Recipe

Name: Clam Spaghetti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 1/2 c. plus 1 Tbsp. olive oil; 1 large chopped onion; 3 large garlic cloves, minced; 1 Tbsp. dried basil; 1 Tbsp. oregano; salt and pepper to taste; 2 (4 1/2 oz.) cans chopped clams, drained (but save liquid); 1 lb. spaghetti, cooked; 1 c. chopped parsley; grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1/2 c. plus 1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 large chopped onion
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1 Tbsp. dried basil
1 Tbsp. oregano
salt and pepper to taste
2 (4 1/2 oz.) cans chopped clams, drained (but save liquid)
1 lb. spaghetti, cooked
1 c. chopped parsley
grated Parmesan cheese

1
Put oil in skillet and add onion and garlic, cooking slowly, about 30 minutes.
2
Add basil, oregano, salt, pepper and liquid from clams.
3
Simmer until some of the liquid is reduced.
4
Cook spaghetti al dente in salted water.
5
Add clams, parsley and 3 tablespoons cheese to sauce; simmer on low heat for 5 minutes. Drain pasta and add to sauce; stir.
6
Sprinkle generously with grated cheese and serve from skillet.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. plus 1 Tbsp. olive oil, 1 large chopped onion, 3 large garlic cloves, minced, 1 Tbsp. dried basil, and more.

Yes, Clam Spaghetti falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Clam Spaghetti

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