Authentic Spaghetti with Clams Recipe

Ingredients

• 0.5 pound uncooked pasta
• 0.25 cup butter
• 0.5 cup chopped onion
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
• 2 (8 ounce) cans chopped clams, drained with juices reserved
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• water
• 1 (3 ounce) package freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain the pasta thoroughly.
2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent. Add the clams, stirring frequently for 3 minutes, or until the clams are lightly browned. Stir in fresh parsley, olive oil, and the reserved clam juice mixed with enough water to equal 2 cups of liquid.
3. Increase the heat and bring the mixture to a low boil. Then, reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the skillet, and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve the hot pasta with the clam sauce and garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 558 kcal
• Fat Content: 28 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 2 g
• Sodium Content: 540 mg
• Protein Content: 42 g
• Cholesterol Content: 126 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 34 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 13 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g