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Friday, 16 September 2011

SPAGHETTI WITH WHITE SAUCE


6 tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. finely chopped garlic
1 c. clam broth, bottled or from can (use wine to top off)
1/4 c. dry white wine
6 to 8 qts. water
1 tbsp. salt
1 lb. spinach spaghetti (fettucini)
2 tbsp. soft butter
1 can clams, drained but reserve broth
Parsley
Fresh Parmesan cheese

First, cook spaghetti al dente (7 to 12 minutes). Drain well, lifting strands with a fork. Transfer spaghetti to large heated serving bowl and toss it with soft butter. Keep warm.In a heavy skillet, heat olive oil until light haze forms over it. Stir in garlic and cook over moderate heat 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Pour in clam broth and wine (1 1/4 cups liquid when combined) and boil briskly over high heat, until liquid has reduced to about 3/4 cup.
Add clams and cook 1 to 2 minutes stirring constantly. Pour sauce over cooked spaghetti, sprinkle with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese and toss until well mixed. Serve at once.

SAUCE

1/2 c. onion, chopped
1 lb. ground beef
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. butter
1 can mushrooms, chopped
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 1/2 c. sour cream

Saute onion, butter, hamburger, garlic powder, pepper and salt in pan until brown. Add mushrooms and chicken soup, stir in sour cream. Heat through. Serve over spaghetti or noodles.

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