Clams

  • Does anyone have a killer recipe for clams?
    (I am doing the Mediterranean lifestyle so no fried)
  • Here is a relatively easy one!
    Capellini (Angel Hair) pasta with easy clam sauce Serves 4

    Ingredients:

    1 teaspoon olive oil
    1/3 cup onion, chopped
    1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    3 cups tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
    or 2 14 oz. cans chopped tomatoes
    1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
    1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1 10 3/4 ounce can clam, minced
    1/4 cup italian parsley, chopped
    8 ounces capellini, (angel hair) pasta

    Directions:

    Add oil to non-stick pan. Saute onion, green pepper over medium high heat until tender. Add garlic and saute 1 minute longer. Stir in tomato and next 3 ingredients. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.

    Drain clams, reserving juice. Add juice to tomato mixture and simmer an additional 5 minutes. Stir in clams and parsley. Cook 5 minutes. Remove from heat and keep warm. Cook pasta, drain and place in a large bowl. Add sauce and toss gently. Serve immediately.

    Nutritional Information per serving:

    Calories 394, Fat 4g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 51mg, Sodium
    598mg, Total Carbohydrate 60g, Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 0g, Protein 29g.