LINGUINE WITH LIGHT CLAM SAUCE

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This is, by far, one of the best "light" recipes I have come across in all the years I have been cooking....I found this way back in the "80's and am still using this favorite. This extremely versatile recipe is on my "go to list" when I need something fast, easy and tasty! I make sure that I am always stocked with clams in the cupboard and cream cheese in my fridge/freezer. This recipe is also handy for cleaning out all those little "its and bits" of vegetables. Don't use too much mushrooms or it will give a "grey" appearance to the dish

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 -5 ounces baby clams, drained reserving the juice
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1 pinch hot pepper flakes (or as hot as you like)
1 zucchini, roughly chopped (asparagus, snap peas, green beans)
1 red pepper, roughly chopped
6 large mixed mushrooms, roughly chopped
125 g light cream cheese, cubed (8 poz)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 lb linguine
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large pot, cook the linguine, reserving some of the pasta water.
  • Drain the clams, reserving the liquid. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet, cook the onion, thyme, hot pepper flakes in 1/3 cup of the clam liquid over medium heat for about 3 - 5 minutes or until onion is cooked.
  • Add the other vegetables and cook until tender crisp. Add more clam liquid if necessary. Stir in cream cheese and melt.
  • Just before serving, add the clams, salt and pepper.
  • Combine the pasta, the clam sauce and the parmesan cheese. Add more clam liquid or pasta water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509.3, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 34.3, Sodium 536.1, Carbohydrate 81.8, Fiber 5, Sugar 5.2, Protein 21.7

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