Category: Fish & Seafood -

Pasta with Creamy Clam Sauce     

Ingredients:
8 ounces dried spaghetti or linguine or 1 pound fresh linguine

2 6-1/2 ounce cans minced clams
2 inch squeeze anchovy paste
half and half, light cream, or milk
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
1/2 teaspoon oregano, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup snipped fresh parsley
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Preparation:
Cook pasta according to package directions. Immediately drain.

Meanwhile, drain clams, reserving liquid. Add enough half-and-half to the reserved liquid to make 1 and 3/4 cups.

In a medium saucepan cook the anchovy paste, onion and garlic in hot butter and a splash of wine for about 5 minutes, or till onion is tender but not brown. Stir in the flour, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the cream mixture all at once. Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 1 minute more. Stir in the parsley, wine, and clams. Heat through.

Serve sauce over hot pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Date added: 2012-12-08
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