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.

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

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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 :)