Linguine with Clam Sauce

Pasta and Noodle - Dinner

This is an easy, inexpensive, white clam sauce. Try it over any kind of pasta; lemon pepper linguine is especially tasty. Extend the sauce for larger portions by adding in one half cup of chicken broth.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 12 mins

Total: 32 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Linguine with Clam Sauce

Ingredients

2 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams

with juice

¼ cup butter

½ cup vegetable oil

½ teaspoon minced garlic

1 tablespoon dried parsley

ground black pepper to taste

¼ tablespoon dried basil

1 (16 ounce) package linguini pasta

Light Shrimp and Pesto Pasta

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook pasta according to package directions.

Step 2

Combine clams with juice butter oil minced garlic parsley basil and pepper in a large saucepan. Place over medium heat until boiling. Serve warm over pasta.

Nutritional Information

Linguine with Clam Sauce

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 878.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 37.2g 74%

Carbohydrates: 84.6g 27%

Dietary Fiber: 5g 20%

Fat: 42.7g 66%

Saturated Fat: 11.3g 56%

Cholesterol: 92.3mg 31%

Vitamin A Iu: 972.3IU 19%

Niacin Equivalents: 12.3mg 95%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 13%

Vitamin C: 21.1mg 35%

Folate: 224.6mcg 56%

Calcium: 119.5mg 12%

Iron: 30.2mg 168%

Magnesium: 69.4mg 25%

Potassium: 693.7mg 19%

Sodium: 189.6mg 8%

Thiamin: 0.7mg 71%

Calories From Fat: 384.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.