Udon Noodles with Japanese Clam Sauce Recipe | Food Network

Ingredients

• 1 package udon noodles
• 1 pound littleneck clams
• 1/4 cup cooking sake
• 3/4 cup regular sake
• 3 tablespoons light olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 small yellow onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons grated ginger
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
• 2 small seeded and chopped tomatoes
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• 1/2 cup clam juice (from the steamed clams)