Italian Spaghetti with Clam Sauce
Recipe from The Food Channel

Here's a simple pasta recipe that offers gourmet flavor but is simple to prepare with ingredients you probably already have on hand.


Italian Spaghetti with Clam Sauce

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Servings: Serves 4
Prep Time: 8 mins
Related Categories: Italian Cuisine, Pasta Sauce, Seafood Sauce, Seafood Sauces, Spaghetti
 
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Ingredients
  • 12  ounces
    spaghetti, cooked, drained
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  • 2  tablespoons
    butter
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  • 4 
    garlic cloves, minced
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  • 2  6 1/2 ounce cans
    clams, minced, drained, reserve liquid (about 1 1/2 cups)
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  • 1  tablespoon
    oregano (or 1/2 tablespoon dried)
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    crushed red pepper
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  • 1  cup
    reserved clam juice
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  • 3/4  to 1 cup
    heavy cream
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  • 1/2  cup
    Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
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Directions
1.
Cook the spaghetti noodles in salted boiling water until done. Drain, set aside.
2.
In large non-stick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add clams and garlic; saute for 2 minutes.
3.
Add oregano, crushed red pepper and clam juice to skillet and cook 3 minutes or until liquids start to reduce. Add cream to enrich and reduce slightly so that the sauce has a nice coating consistency but isn't too thick.
4.
Add pasta and Parmesan cheese to skillet and toss.

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