Weeknight Pasta With Clam Sauce Recipe

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Weeknight Pasta With Clam Sauce
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Directions:

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
  2. While pasta cooks, drain the clams and reserve 3/4C of the clam liquid.
  3. Melt butter over medium heat in skillet.
  4. Add garlic to butter and sautee 1-2 minutes- do not brown.
  5. Add cream and clam liquid.
  6. Bring to a boil, stirring often.
  7. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  8. Add the clams and parsely till clams are heated.
  9. Turn off heat and add Monterey Jack cheese and pasta and toss well.
  10. Serve hot and season with parmesan and fresh ground pepper if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 551.81 Kcal (2310 kJ)
Calories from fat 245.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.31g 42%
Cholesterol 80.53mg 27%
Sodium 246.8mg 10%
Potassium 213.36mg 5%
Total Carbs 58.87g 20%
Sugars 3.47g 14%
Dietary Fiber 3.3g 13%
Protein 19.06g 38%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 14%
Iron 274.1mg 1523%
Calcium 242.7mg 24%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 358.74 Kcal (1502 kJ)
Calories from fat 159.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.75g 42%
Cholesterol 52.36mg 27%
Sodium 160.45mg 10%
Potassium 138.71mg 5%
Total Carbs 38.28g 20%
Sugars 2.25g 14%
Dietary Fiber 2.15g 13%
Protein 12.39g 38%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 14%
Iron 178.2mg 1523%
Calcium 157.8mg 24%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.7
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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