Spicy Clam Sauce

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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.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

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

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese for topping

Directions

  1. 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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