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How to Make Pasta with Clam Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something truly satisfying about a bowl of perfectly cooked pasta with a flavorful and aromatic clam sauce. This classic Italian dish is a combination of fresh clams, garlic, white wine, and herbs, all coming together to create a delectable and comforting meal. Whether you're a seafood lover or just looking to switch up your pasta routine, Pasta with Clam Sauce is a dish that's sure to impress and delight your taste buds.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 pound fettuccini pasta
  • ½ large head broccoli, cut into florets
  • ¾ cup butter, divided
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 pint heavy cream
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 2 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams, drained

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook mushrooms and bell pepper in 2 tablespoons butter until tender. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Steam broccoli in colander over pasta water, or in steamer, until bright green, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Toss cooked pasta with 1/4 cup butter, Parmesan, oregano, parsley, garlic powder and black pepper. Cover and set aside to keep warm.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup butter. Dump in flour all at once and whisk until smooth. Whisk in cream and chicken broth a little at a time and cook until mixture thickens. Stir in clams and reserved broccoli, mushrooms and bell pepper. Heat through and toss with pasta. Serve at once.

    • Nutrition

    938 cal.

    • Total Fat: 61g
    • Saturated Fat: 36g
    • Cholesterol: 224mg
    • Sodium: 358mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 71g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 32g
    • Vitamin C: 57mg
    • Calcium: 191mg
    • Iron: 21mg
    • Potassium: 986mg

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