Spaghetti and Clams

Health Staff
Updated
Resistant Starch: 2.2g Clams have a wonderful sweet-briny flavor and add a touch of sophistication for very few calories. They’re also a good source of iron.

Yields: Makes 4 servings (Serving size: About 2 cups)

Prep Time time: 5 minutes

Cook Time time: 20 minutes

Total Time time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 whole wheat spaghetti

  • 1 unsalted butter

  • 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced

  • 2 littleneck or Manila clams, scrubbed

  • 1/4 crushed red pepper

  • 1 fresh lemon juice

  • 1 grated Parmesan cheese

Nutrition

calories 276

fat 4.8g (sat 2.3g, mono 1g, poly 0.7g)

cholesterol 32mg

protein 18g

carbohydrate 44g

sugars 1g

fiber 4g

sodium 208mg

Directions

  1. Add cooked pasta and parmesan to the skillet with sauce. Cook, tossing, 3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Divide into 4 shallow bowls and serve.