This is one of my all-time favorite meals, it’s super light, quick but still filling especially when paired with a salad and/or some garlic bread. It comes together in under 15 minutes.
For something to do with the remaining clams and clam juice, check out this Sherry Clam Chowder
Clam Spaghetti
Clam Spaghetti is a great, quick weeknight meal that puts a twist on pasta from the normal tomato or pesto sauces
Ingredients
- ¼ lb spaghetti
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 clove garlic pressed or a tiny amount of jarred minced garlic
- ½ can clams 7oz
- ½ bottle clam juice
If Sauce Is Too Thin
- 1 tbsp cold water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Boil a box of water and add spaghetti, following direction on box1/4 lb spaghetti
- Drain pasta and set aside
- Add butter to pot and let melt2 tbsp butter
- Add garlic and cook till fragrant (a minute)1 clove garlic
- Add clams & clam juice1/2 can clams, 1/2 bottle clam juice
If Needed Add Slurry
- combine water & cornstarch till combined thoroughly
- add to put to thicken sauce
Put Together
- Add spaghetti back to pan and stir till spaghetti is thoroughly coated in sauce
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Nutrition
Calories: 696kcalCarbohydrates: 98gProtein: 18gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 608mgSugar: 6gCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
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