Quick Clam Spaghetti

Kid-Friendly - Tips

A very quick and easy crowd pleaser! Spaghetti tossed with clams, garlic, parsley, and Parmesan. The kids will love it, adults too! I like to serve with a crisp white wine, a tossed green salad, and garlic bread.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Quick Clam Spaghetti

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package uncooked spaghetti

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 cloves garlic

chopped

2 (6.5 ounce) cans chopped clams with juice

½ cup finely chopped fresh parsley

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

fresh parsley

for garnish

Caramel Apple Pork Chops

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti cook for 8 to 10 minutes until al dente and drain.

Step 2

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat and saute the garlic 1 minute until tender. Mix in the clams and juice. Cook stirring occasionally until liquid is reduced to about 1/2 cup.

Step 3

In a large bowl toss the spaghetti with the sauteed clams chopped parsley and Parmesan cheese. Garnish with parsley sprigs to serve.

Nutritional Information

Quick Clam Spaghetti

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 329.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 21.4g 43%

Carbohydrates: 44.5g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 3.4g 14%

Sugars: 0.3g

Fat: 6.9g 11%

Saturated Fat: 1.6g 8%

Cholesterol: 35.3mg 12%

Vitamin A Iu: 2975.1IU 60%

Niacin Equivalents: 7.2mg 55%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 9%

Vitamin C: 52.7mg 88%

Folate: 160.2mcg 40%

Calcium: 152.9mg 15%

Iron: 16.9mg 94%

Magnesium: 51.5mg 18%

Potassium: 518.4mg 15%

Sodium: 147.5mg 6%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 39%

Calories From Fat: 62.1

*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.