Grab your favorite low carb pasta and have it ready.
I buy my sea clams at Costco. The secret to a great clam chowder recipe or a great clam sauce recipe is to use canned clams versus "fresh" or "frozen" clams. I live on the coast, home of New England clam chowder, and this is the truth! Honest! I called the SeaWatch company, the maker of Costco's canned clams, and they gave me permission to post the recipe. (Thanks!)
1 Can 51 oz. of SeaWatch Chopped Sea Clams, drained, with the juice reserved
2/3 lb. of Butter
3/4 Cup Olive Oil
1 1/4 Tsp. Fresh Ground Pepper
2 1/2 Tsp. Oregano
5 Tbsp. Basil
7 1/2 Garlic Cloves, Crushed
2 1/2 Cup Clam Juice
Salt
2 1/2 lb. Pasta
1 1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese, Grated
7 1/4 Tbsp. Parsley, Minced
In a skillet, melt butter and add olive oil, pepper, oregano, basil, garlic clams, and clam juice. Simmer for 30 minutes. Add salt to taste. Cool pasta, drain well and place in pre-heated bowl. Add the clam sauce and toss with the cheese and parsley. Serve immediately.
This makes a lot! I usually eat it for two days as a family and give my mom and dad some. (They eat it with regular pasta.) I refrigerate the sauce separate from the pasta and combine them when I reheat. I also use the jarred garlic if I am in a hurry!
This is the best clam sauce I have had!
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