Spicy Clam Sauce

Name: Spicy Clam Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 3 (10 ounce) cans chopped clams, drained with juices reserved; 3 tablespoons dried oregano leaves, crumbled; ground black pepper to taste; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste; 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese for topping

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A very quick, simple clam sauce to serve with any light pasta. I always serve it with farfalle. This has been one of my family's favorite pasta recipes for years, and I always serve it with buttery garlic bread.

Submitted by QUIRKYIQ

Updated on February 5, 2025

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons minced garlic
3 (10 ounce) cans chopped clams, drained with juices reserved
3 tablespoons dried oregano leaves, crumbled
ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese for topping

Directions

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and drained clams; cook and stir for about 5 minutes. Season with oregano, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Pour in the reserved clam juice. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and serve over pasta. Garnish with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

232	Calories
9g	Fat
8g	Carbs
29g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 232
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g	11%
Saturated Fat 2g	9%
Cholesterol 75mg	25%
Sodium 195mg	8%
Total Carbohydrate 8g	3%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 29g	58%
Vitamin C 25mg	28%
Calcium 184mg	14%
Iron 30mg	168%
Potassium 711mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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