Spaghetti With Red Clam Sauce

Add canned clams to a snappy simmer of tomatoes, capers, garlic, sugar, parsley, oregano, basil and crushed red pepper to make a flavorful sauce for hot spaghetti.

• Calories: 341 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon dried basil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 pound cooked and drained spaghetti
• 2 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams, with juice
• 1 ½ tablespoons capers
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large pot combine the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, capers, minced garlic, sugar, parsley, garlic powder, salt, oregano, basil, black pepper and red pepper. Cover and bring to a boil.

Step 2

Lower heat to a simmer and cook for 45 to 60 minutes. Add the clams plus some of their juice during the last 5 minutes of cooking.

Step 3

Pour sauce over hot spaghetti.