Directions
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, then sauté garlic approximately 2 minutes. Add minced clams, whole baby clams and clam juice; season with parsley, basil and crushed red pepper. Mix well and bring clam sauce to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for approximately 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Prepare pasta according to package instructions, then drain and transfer to serving dish. Pour clam sauce over cooked pasta and serve immediately. Serves 4-6.
Pasta con Vongole (White Clam Sauce)
Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Servings: 4-6
A savory white sauce made with garlic, oil, tender clams and just the right amount of spice. Slowly simmered for exceptional flavor, this rich sauce is best served over linguine or spaghetti.
Ingredients
- 5 tbsp Cento Imported Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Bellino Minced Garlic
- 2 cans Cento Minced Clams (6.5 oz)
- 1 can Cento Whole Baby Clams (10 oz)
- 3 jars Cento Clam Juice (8 fl oz)
- 1 tsp Cento Parsley
- 1/2 tsp Cento Basil
- 1 tsp Cento Crushed Red Pepper
- 1 lb Anna Linguine
Directions
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, then sauté garlic approximately 2 minutes. Add minced clams, whole baby clams and clam juice; season with parsley, basil and crushed red pepper. Mix well and bring clam sauce to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for approximately 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Prepare pasta according to package instructions, then drain and transfer to serving dish. Pour clam sauce over cooked pasta and serve immediately. Serves 4-6.