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Linguine with Clams

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Updated Sep 20, 2016
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Go crazy for clams! The right flavor combinations help bring down the fat count on this traditional dish. From Prevention® Healthy Cooking.

Linguine with Clams

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 45 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 9
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Ingredients

  • 12 oz uncooked linguine
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 medium shallots, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 cup chopped plum (Roma) tomatoes
  • 1 cup dry white wine or nonalcoholic wine
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
  • 3 dozen littleneck clams, scrubbed

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Prepare linguine according to package directions.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, in large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add shallots and garlic; cook and stir 4 minutes or until shallots are softened. Stir in tomatoes and cook 1 minute. Add wine; heat to boiling; cook 2 minutes. Add broth and parsley. Return to a boil.
  • Step 
    3
    Add clams; cover and cook 5 minutes or until clams open. Discard any unopened clams. Remove clams to a bowl with slotted spoon. Return broth mixture to a boil. Boil 4 minutes or until reduced by one-third.
  • Step 
    4
    Remove 24 of the clams from their shells and mince; discard those shells. Keep remaining 12 clams in their shells.
  • Step 
    5
    Add the minced clams and pasta to the saucepan. Toss to combine. Add remaining clams in shells to pasta mixture.

Nutrition

360 Calories
5g Total Fat
22g Protein
54g Total Carbohydrate
2g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
360
Calories from Fat
45
Total Fat
5g
8%
Saturated Fat
1g
4%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
30mg
10%
Sodium
540mg
22%
Potassium
510mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate
54g
18%
Dietary Fiber
3g
14%
Sugars
2g
Protein
22g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
15%
15%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
80%
80%
Exchanges:
2 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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