Spaghetti With Clam and Shrimp in White Sauce. This is one of my favorite food I like when my special someone cook it for our anniversary. This is different from our regular spaghetti with meat sauce because instead of that, she will put a clam and shirmp (seafoods). So let's try this new recipe.

Spaghetti with Clam and Shrimp in White Sauce Ingredients:
1/2 spaghetti, cooked al dente
1 kilo large size halaan, clams
1/2 kilo medium size shrimps, shelled
1 large can button mushroom, sliced
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup all purpose cream
1/2 head garlic, finely chopped
2 bundles kinchay, chopped
1 tbsp dried basil
1 cup white wine (optional)
1 tbsp. butter
2 tbps olive oil
cheddar cheese, grated
salt and pepper

Spaghetti with Clam and Shrimp in White Sauce Cooking Instructions:
Wash clams and place in a container with lid, cover with water and replace lid, let sit for several hours (entire day) to allow the clams to expel sand and discard sea water, change water frequently and wash and drain. Put the clams in a large pan, add in 1 cup of water and wine if using other wise replace with water, let boil and stirring occasionally until all the clam shells are open, remove from heat. Separate the clams from the broth, using a sieve strain broth of scum and sand if any, discard clams that did not open. Reserve the broth. Separate the clam meat and discard the shells, keep aside. In a large sauce pan heat butter and olive oil at moderate heat, quickly stir fry the garlic. Now add in the shrimps, clam meats and mushrooms, stir cook for a minute. Add in reserved broth from the clams and bring to a simmer. Stir in the evaporated milk and all purpose cream, simmer for a minute. Add in dried basil and kinchay, simmer for another 2-3 minutes, season with salt and pepper taste. Thicken sauce with cornstarch diluted in 1/4 cup of water, cook for a minute. Pour over spaghetti pasta, garnish with grated cheese and serve immediately.