Spaghetti with Red Clam Sauce Recipe

Name: Spaghetti with Red Clam Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Three 6 1/2-ounce cans minced or whole clams; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or more to taste; One 28-ounce can whole tomatoes packed in juice, drained, and chopped; 1 pound dry spaghetti or linguini; 10 fresh basil leaves, chopped; 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; Copyright 2001 Television Food Network, G.P. All rights reserved.

Servings: persons

Three 6 1/2-ounce cans minced or whole clams
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or more to taste
One 28-ounce can whole tomatoes packed in juice, drained, and chopped
1 pound dry spaghetti or linguini
10 fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Copyright 2001 Television Food Network, G.P. All rights reserved.

1
Drain the clams reserving 1/2 cup of their juice and set aside.
2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
3
Add the garlic and cook until softened, but not browned, about 3 minutes.
4
Add the pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds more.
5
Add the reserved clam juice and tomatoes, increase the heat and bring to a boil.
6
Cover, and lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer, cook for 15 minutes.
7
Set aside.
8
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat, salt generously.
9
Cook the pasta until al dente, tender yet still slightly firm.
10
During the last 5 minutes of cooking the pasta stir the clams, basil, and parsley into the sauce.
11
Bring to a simmer and season with salt and pepper to taste.
12
Drain the pasta and add to the sauce and toss to combine evenly.
13
Divide among warmed bowls and serve.

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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: Three 6 1/2-ounce cans minced or whole clams, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 6 cloves garlic, minced, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or more to taste, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti with Red 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 Red Clam Sauce

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