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Red Clam Sauce Over Pasta Recipe

Laura Valdez of Arlington, Texas sends this sensational basil-seasoned clam sauce that will shake up supper time. It's a nice change from typical meat-based pasta sauces.

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Red Clam Sauce Over Pasta Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons butter
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (6-1/2 ounces) chopped clams, drained
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked linguine

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute garlic in butter and oil for 30 seconds. Stir in the tomato sauce, clams, parsley, basil and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with linguine. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 115 calories, 7 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 23 mg cholesterol, 739 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable.

Originally published as Red Clam Sauce Over Pasta in Quick Cooking January/February 2005, p46

Light-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2013 by katlaydee3

Excellent! I made this for a family dinner and there were no leftovers.

Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2013 by charlottesumtimz

I use this recipe at least once a month. My husband and children love it! Since we like the taste and chewiness of the clams, the only change I make is to add 2 cans of clams to the recipe. It's really delicious :)