Quick Clam Spaghetti

          

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.

Original recipe makes 8 servings

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package uncooked spaghetti
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 (6.5 ounce) cans chopped clams with juice
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
fresh parsley, for garnish

  • PREP

    10 mins

  • COOK

    25 mins

  • READY IN

    35 mins

Directions

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

Nutrition

Calories: 330 kcal
Carbohydrates: 44.5 g
Cholesterol: 35 mg
Fat: 6.9 g
Fiber: 3.4 g
Protein: 21.4 g
Sodium: 148 mg

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