Clam sauce, known in Italian as , is a topping for pasta, usually linguine. The two most popular varieties are white, usually featuring minced clams, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice or white wine, and parsley, and red, usually a thin tomato sauce with minced clams. Other variants include the incorporation of whole clams, hot pepper flakes, and other ingredients.Linguini With Clam Sauce, Red Or White - The Early Show - CBS News Clam juice may be used.
See also
List of sauces List of clam dishes
References