This speedy white clam sauce is the perfect solution for a quick and delicious meal. Simply heat and serve over cooked spaghetti for a satisfying dinner in no time!
Ingredients
- 1 can minced clams
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 c. olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. minced parsley
- salt and pepper
Cooking Method
- Drain clams.
- Heat olive oil in skillet.
- Add garlic; brown lightly.
- Add parsley and seasoning.
- Heat 2 minutes.
- Serve over cooked spaghetti.
Calorie: 400
Total cooking time:15 minutes
Difficulty level: Easy
Opening the Can of Worms… Oops! I mean, Clams
One fine day, I was feeling a little adventurous. It was time to get my hands dirty and cook something that could potentially make Gordon Ramsay proud. Today’s mission, should I choose to accept it (and I did), was to prepare the legendary Speedy White Clam Sauce. As I looked at my can of minced clams, I couldn’t help but chuckle. It’s funny how something that looks so unappealing can become the star of a dish, right?
Browning the Garlic, not my Fingers
Next up, I had to heat some olive oil in the skillet. As I watched the oil shimmer in the pan, I realized it was time to introduce it to my old friend garlic. After all, what’s cooking without a little bit of garlic drama? I tossed in two cloves of minced garlic and watched them sizzle. The aroma was so tantalizing that I almost forgot about my mission to not burn them. Note to self: daydreaming while cooking is a dangerous sport.
Parsley and Seasoning: The Dynamic Duo
Now, here’s where it gets fun. I added a tablespoon of minced parsley to the skillet. I’ll be honest, I had to Google how to mince parsley. But hey, no one needs to know that, right? Next, I added salt and pepper, or as I like to call them, the dynamic duo of the culinary world. They might seem small and insignificant, but they truly have the power to transform a dish.
The Two-Minute Tension
As I let everything heat for two minutes, I had to fight the urge to stir. It was like a staring contest with my skillet, and I was determined to win. The tension was palpable. Would I end up with a culinary masterpiece or a kitchen disaster? Only time would tell.
Pasta: The Canvas for My Art
Once my sauce was ready, it was time to introduce it to its partner in crime – cooked spaghetti. There’s something deeply satisfying about watching the white clam sauce intertwining with the strands of spaghetti, a symphony of flavors waiting to be devoured.
The Taste Test: Moment of Truth
And then came the moment of truth – the taste test. As I twirled my fork and took that first bite, I was transported straight to Italy. The clams, garlic, olive oil, parsley, and dash of salt worked together in perfect harmony. It was a symphony of flavors that made my taste buds dance.
So, there you have it, folks! My rollercoaster ride of preparing the Speedy White Clam Sauce. Despite the ups and downs, I think I might have just found my new favorite pasta sauce. So next time you’re feeling a bit adventurous in the kitchen, give this recipe a shot. Just remember, don’t daydream while browning the garlic!
