Creamy Spaghetti with Clam Sauce

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Creamy Spaghetti with Clam Sauce
Serves 2–3 | Ready in ~20 min

Ingredients:

• 8 oz spaghetti
• 1 can Bar Harbor Foods® chopped surf clams, drained
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/2 cup dry white wine or clam juice
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions:

1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions; reserve 1/4 cup pasta water.
2. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté garlic (and red pepper) until fragrant, ~1 min.
3. Add clams and wine (or clam juice). Simmer 2–3 min.
4. Stir in cream and simmer until slightly thickened, ~2 min.
5. Toss in cooked spaghetti, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired sauce consistency. Season with salt, pepper, and parsley.
6. Serve with lemon wedges for a bright, fresh finish.