Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Old Spaghetti FactoryWhite Clam Sauce Recipe

White Clam Sauce Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Our from scratch recipe for clam lovers – with hints of wine, fresh garlic, green peppers, onions and parsley.

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the pasta

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti or linguine according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a little pasta water.

  2. 2

    Sauté the vegetables

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and green bell pepper, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add garlic

    Stir in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Add the clams and wine

    Add the fresh clams and white wine to the skillet. Cover and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the clams have opened. Discard any that do not open.

  5. 5

    Combine with pasta

    Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to combine. If the mixture seems dry, add a splash of reserved pasta water.

  6. 6

    Season and garnish

    Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in the chopped parsley before serving.

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