Pesto Clams and Shrimp Linguine Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Pesto Clams and Shrimp Linguine Recipe

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) box Barilla® Linguine

1 (6.3 ounce) jar Barilla® Traditional Basil Pesto

4 tablespoons butter

divided

1 small shallot

minced

¼ cup red bell pepper

minced

4 cloves garlic

minced

1 cup white wine

1 (6.5 ounce) can chopped clams

drained with juice reserved

¾ cup chicken broth

1 (16 ounce) package clams in shell

scrubbed

1 pound uncooked medium shrimp

peeled and deveined

¼ cup chopped fresh basil leaves

plus more for garnish

2 tablespoons shaved Parmesan cheese

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite about 11 minutes; drain.

Step 2

Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add shallot and bell pepper. Cook until softened 3 or 4 minutes; stir in garlic. Add white wine and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Stir in canned clams 1/2 of the reserved clam juice and chicken broth. Arrange fresh clams on the sauce. Bring to a low simmer; reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until clam shells open 5 or 6 minutes. Discard clams that do not open. Stir in basil pesto and shrimp. Heat through until shrimp are bright pink and opaque 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in remaining 2 tablespoons butter and chopped basil.

Step 4

Distribute linguine among serving bowls; spoon clams shrimp and sauce over pasta. Top with shaved Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

Nutritional Information

Pesto Clams and Shrimp Linguine Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 491.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 37.3g 75%

Carbohydrates: 49.6g 16%

Dietary Fiber: 2.4g 9%

Sugars: 0.7g

Fat: 13.3g 20%

Saturated Fat: 4.6g 23%

Cholesterol: 149.1mg 50%

Vitamin A Iu: 898.3IU 18%

Niacin Equivalents: 7.2mg 55%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 12%

Vitamin C: 23.2mg 39%

Folate: 25.1mcg 6%

Calcium: 115.2mg 12%

Iron: 20.4mg 113%

Magnesium: 38.7mg 14%

Potassium: 573.4mg 16%

Sodium: 418.6mg 17%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 13%

Calories From Fat: 119.3

*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.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.