Special White Clam Sauce Recipe
Description: Elevate your pasta game with this extraordinary Special White Clam Sauce recipe. Inspired by the genius of Italian cookbook author Marcella Hazan, this rendition introduces a twist by incorporating butter and Parmesan into the classic clam sauce, resulting in a flavor sensation that will tantalize your taste buds!
- Cuisine: European
- Keywords: Spicy, Brunch, < 60 Mins
- Servings: 2
- Total Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 lb clams
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup shallot, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 – 1/2 tsp dried red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 1/2 tbsp butter
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 530.5
- Fat: 34.5g
- Saturated Fat: 10.6g
- Cholesterol: 100.7mg
- Sodium: 373.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 13.2g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Sugar: 0.8g
- Protein: 31.1g
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Reserve clam juice and strain it through a fine sieve. |
| 2 | In a medium saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over moderate heat. Add chopped shallots and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. |
| 3 | Stir in minced garlic, dried oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes. Sauté for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. |
| 4 | Pour in the dry white wine and bring to a boil. Cook until reduced by half, approximately 3 to 5 minutes. |
| 5 | Add the reserved clam juice to the saucepan and boil over moderate heat until reduced by about one-third, another 3 to 5 minutes. |
| 6 | Taste the sauce and adjust the spice level by adding more red pepper flakes if desired. |
| 7 | Reduce the heat to low, then add the clams to the sauce. Cook for 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to infuse. |
| 8 | Remove the sauce from heat. Stir in chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese. |
| 9 | Add butter to the sauce and stir until melted, creating a lusciously creamy texture. |
| 10 | Pour the flavorful sauce over cooked linguine and toss gently to coat each strand. |
| 11 | Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley and Parmesan cheese. |
Enjoy your culinary masterpiece! 🍝✨
