White Clam Spaghetti Sauce

• cans minced clams↗2 - 7 1⁄2 cans
• garlic4 cloves

  minced or chopped

• butter or margarine↗1⁄4 cup
• olive oil↗1⁄4 cup
• chopped parsley3 tablespoons
• grated parmesan cheese
• salt↗1 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Drain clams, saving 3/4 cup of juices.

2. 2

   Set aside.

3. 3

   In a skillet, slowly heat the olive oil and butter, add garlic and saute until golden.

4. 4

   Remove from heat.

5. 5

   Stir in saved juices, add parsley, salt and bring to a boil.

6. 6

   Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 10 minutes, add clams and simmer 3 minutes longer.

7. 7

   Serve hot over cooked spaghetti or other Italian pasta and top with Parmesan cheese.

8. 8

   This white sauce will cover about 1/2 pound of pasta.