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Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes, Basil, Lemon, and Clams Recipe

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Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes, Basil, Lemon, and Clams

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Nutrition

673

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Ingredients:

Serving

12 oz spaghettini
1/4 cup olive oil
3 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 lb cherry tomatoes, halved
3 6- oz cans chopped clams, drained , juices reserved
1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
additional grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions:

Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain pasta; return to same pot.
Meanwhile, heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes; sauté until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add drained clams and basil; stir 1 minute.
Add clam sauce, 1 cup Parmesan cheese and lemon juice to pasta. Toss over medium-high heat until heated through, adding reserved clam juices by 1/4 cupfuls if pasta is dry. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	672.55 Kcal (2816 kJ)
Calories from fat	222.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	24.69g	38%
Cholesterol	85.79mg	29%
Sodium	531.46mg	22%
Potassium	1134.7mg	24%
Total Carbs	62.72g	21%
Sugars	5.83g	23%
Dietary Fiber	3.79g	15%
Protein	49.13g	98%
Vitamin C	23.1mg	38%
Iron	5.9mg	33%
Calcium	382.7mg	38%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	174.47 Kcal (730 kJ)
Calories from fat	57.65 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.41g	38%
Cholesterol	22.25mg	29%
Sodium	137.87mg	22%
Potassium	294.35mg	24%
Total Carbs	16.27g	21%
Sugars	1.51g	23%
Dietary Fiber	0.98g	15%
Protein	12.75g	98%
Vitamin C	6mg	38%
Iron	1.5mg	33%
Calcium	99.3mg	38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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