SPAGHETTI AND CLAMS
A simple, tasty, and relatively light pasta dish that can be whipped up in no time for a delicious weeknight meal or even for company. Goes great with a sprinkling of freshly grated Parmesan cheese, green salad, and good crusty bread!
Provided by Cindy
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Clams
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in onion and garlic, and cook 5 minutes, or until onion is translucent. Add clams, stirring frequently for 3 minutes, or until clams are lightly browned. Stir in parsley, olive oil, and reserved clam juice mixed with enough water to equal 2 cups liquid.
- Increase heat and bring to a low boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve over pasta with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 558.2 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Cholesterol 126.1 mg, Fat 27.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 42.2 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 539.9 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
SPAGHETTI WITH WHITE CLAM SAUCE
Great dinner for a Friday night.
Provided by ANGCHICK
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Clams
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, brown garlic in olive oil over medium heat. Stir in butter or margarine and seasonings until butter or margarine is melted. Add clams with some of their liquid; heat through.
- Drain pasta. Toss spaghetti with clam sauce, and top with grated Romano cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 866.8 calories, Carbohydrate 90.7 g, Cholesterol 81 mg, Fat 37.3 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 39.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 198.2 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
FETTUCCINE WITH BACON-CLAM SAUCE
Clams, garlic, bacon and Parmesan cheese flavor this hearty pasta dish from Darlene Hicks. "It's been a favorite for years," she writes from her home in Arcata, California. "A side salad and garlic bread complete the meal."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, drain clams, reserving 1/4 cup juice. In a large saucepan, combine the butter, garlic, parsley, oregano, pepper, clams and reserved juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. , Stir in the cream and Parmesan cheese; cook 2-3 minutes longer or until heated through. Add bacon. Drain fettuccine; stir into sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 674 calories, Fat 37g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 172mg cholesterol, Sodium 491mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 39g protein.
SPICY CLAM SAUCE
A very quick, simple clam sauce to serve with any light pasta. I always serve it with farfalle. This has been one of my family's favorite pasta recipes for years, and I always serve it with buttery garlic bread.
Provided by QUIRKYIQ
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Seafood
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and drained clams; cook and stir for about 5 minutes. Season with oregano, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Pour in the reserved clam juice. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and serve over pasta. Garnish with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Cholesterol 74.8 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 29.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 194.9 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
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