The Old Spaghetti Factory Original Clam Sauce

The Old Spaghetti Factory Original Clam Sauce is a flavorful seafood sauce made with clams, garlic, butter and seasonings. It is known for its rich, creamy texture and savory clam flavor. The sauce is a signature item served over spaghetti at The Old Spaghetti Factory restaurants.

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The Old Spaghetti Factory Original Clam Sauce

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The Old Spaghetti Factory’s Original Clam Sauce is a flavorful seafood sauce made with fresh clams, garlic, butter and seasonings.

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings 1x
• Category: Sauce & Salsa
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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3 ounces butter 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped 3 stalks celery, finely chopped 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 (6 ounce) cans clams, chopped 1 quart Half-and-Half 1/4 teaspoon ground thyme 1 teaspoon salt

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Instructions

1.  Combine butter, garlic, onion and celery in a saucepan. Braise over medium-low heat until tender but not brown.
2.  Add the flour, and mix to make a roux.
3.  Drain clams, reserving juice.
4.  In a separate saucepan, combine clam juice, Half-and-Half, thyme and salt. Heat until just below boiling. Add to roux, and cook until sauce thickens.
5.  Add clams, stirring gently to mix throughout the sauce.
6.  Serve over noodles.

Notes

Recipe credit: The Old Spaghetti Factory – San Diego Union Tribune, February 16, 1995

Photo credit: yuko zama at Flickr