Pasta With Light Clam Sauce Recipe
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil (or possibly less)
- 3/4 c. Green onions -- finely
- Â Â Sliced
- 2 x Garlic cloves, chopped -- or possibly
- Â Â Three cloves
- 1Â 1/2 c. Minced clams, canned --
- Â Â Juice
- Â Â Liquid removed and reserved (2 -- 6 5 ounce Cans)
- 1 c. Undiluted Lite evaporated --
- Â Â Skimmed lowfat milk, divide
- 1/4 tsp Salt (optional)
- 1/8 tsp Grnd white pepper
- 2 tsp Cornstarch
- 6 ounce Dry pasta -- cooked and
- Â Â (linguini, spiral -- etc.)
- 1 c. Tomato -- minced
- 2 Tbsp. Fresh basil -- minced
- Â Â Fresh basil leaves for --
- Â Â Garnish
Directions
- In 10-inch non-stick skillet, heat oil; saute/fry onions and garlic till tender. Add in reserved clam juice, 1/2 c evaporated skimmed lowfat milk, salt and pepper. Cook uncovered over medium heat for 5 min, stirring occasionally. In small bowl, gradually stir remaining 1/2 c. evaporated skimmed lowfat milk into cornstarch. Add in to skillet, stirring constantly, till sauce thickens. Add in clams; heat. Don't BOIL. Toss warm pasta with tomatoes, basil and sauce. Garnish with basil leaves if you like.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 390g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 552 | |
| Calories from Fat 89 | 16% |
| Total Fat 10.09g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat 1.41g | 6% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium 404mg | 17% |
| Potassium 1027mg | 29% |
| Total Carbs 79.38g | 21% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.9g | 16% |
| Sugars 7.16g | 5% |
| Protein 34.44g | 55% |
