Spaghetti & Clams

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds clams
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 1/2 tablespoon thyme
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • juice from 1 lemon
  • 1 green bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1 pound linguini or thin spaghetti
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • small handful cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large pot of boiling water, cook noodles according to package directions for al dente.
  2. In a dutch oven or large pot, combine thyme, white wine, garlic, green peppers, and clams over medium high heat. Cover and bring to a boil. Turn heat down to a simmer and let cook, covered, for about 3-4 minutes, or until clams open up.
  3. Remove clams and set aside. Simmer broth mixture for about 5 more minutes. Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper, to taste
  4. Drain pasta and add in clams. Toss well and serve onto warm plates. Pour desired amount of broth over noodles and garnish with cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

477 kcal 24% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.4g 15% DV
Total Fat 30.1g 39% DV
Carbs 43.4g 16% DV
Fiber 5.4g 19% DV
Sugar 2.4g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9833.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 478.3mg 10% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 67.3mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 60.8mg 68% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 140.5mg 11% DV
Iron 8.4mg 47% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Shellfish

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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