Ingredients

  • 10 whole peppercorns
  • 1 large lemon, sliced
  • 20 whole clams scrubbed and washed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
  • 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 4 tsps curry powder
  • 18 oz canned minced clams
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1 small bottle clam juice
  • 15 oz can Progresso brand white clam spaghetti sauce
  • 1.5 lbs linguine

Method

  • Saute onion and garlic and parsley in olive oil in large sauce pan, medium heat until onion is translucent (5-10 min).
  • Stir in curry. Stir in canned clams. Saute for 2-3 minutes. Incrase heat to high, add wine and boil until the liquid is reduced by 1/2.
  • Reduce heat to med-low. Add the Progresso white clam sauce and salt and pepper to taste. Saute for 5-10 minutes. Simmer for 45-60 minutes adding clam juice as desired to reach desired consistency.
  • While simmering the sauce, bring water to bowl in large pot. Add peppercorns, sliced lemon and clams. Boil until clams just open. Drain & remove clams and set aside.
  • Serve hot over freshly cooked al dente pasta.