Spaghetti with Clam Sauce Recipe

Name: Spaghetti with Clam Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces, weight Thin Spaghetti, Linguine, Etc.; 1/2 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1/2 cups Unsalted Butter; 2 ounces, fluid (1/2 Cup) Salt Pork, Diced (do Not Use Fatback); 5 cloves Fresh Garlic; 2 Tablespoons Fresh, Flat-leaf Parsley, Chopped; 5 cans (6 1/2 Oz. Size) Minced Or Chopped Clams; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Flour (can Use More For Thicker Sauce); 1 pinch Crushed Red Pepper Flakes; 1 pinch Ground Black Pepper; Parmesan Cheese, Optional Garnish

Servings: persons

16 ounces, weight Thin Spaghetti, Linguine, Etc.
1/2 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 cups Unsalted Butter
2 ounces, fluid (1/2 Cup) Salt Pork, Diced (do Not Use Fatback)
5 cloves Fresh Garlic
2 Tablespoons Fresh, Flat-leaf Parsley, Chopped
5 cans (6 1/2 Oz. Size) Minced Or Chopped Clams
1- 1/2 teaspoon Flour (can Use More For Thicker Sauce)
1 pinch Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1 pinch Ground Black Pepper
Parmesan Cheese, Optional Garnish

1
Prepare pasta of your choice according to package directions.
2
Open clams and drain, reserving the clam juices.
3
Combine the olive oil, butter and salt pork in a skillet; heat until butter melts.
4
Chop the garlic and parsley together and add to skillet.
5
Cook slowly for 2 minutes.
6
Be careful not to burn the garlic.
7
Add the chopped clams and heat through for several minutes.
8
Add the flour, red pepper flakes and black pepper; stir well.
9
Do not add salt as the clams are salty.
10
Cook sauce for 3 minutes, adding about 1/2 to 3/4 cup of the reserved clam juices; be careful not to make the sauce too liquid.
11
Bring just to a boil, stirring constantly.
12
Serve the clam sauce with your favorite hot cooked spaghetti topped with parmesan cheese.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 ounces, weight Thin Spaghetti, Linguine, Etc., 1/2 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1/2 cups Unsalted Butter, 2 ounces, fluid (1/2 Cup) Salt Pork, Diced (do Not Use Fatback), and more.

Yes, Spaghetti with Clam Sauce 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.

Spaghetti with Clam Sauce

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