Red Clam Sauce Over Pasta

Name: Red Clam Sauce Over Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Italian Dinners, Italian Recipes
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

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.

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.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (calculated without linguine): 115 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 739mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.

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katlaydee3

Mar 23, 2013

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

Feb 17, 2013

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 :)