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Linguine with Clam Sauce

Serve with crusty bread.

Cooking Light NOVEMBER 2001

  • Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 cup linguine mixture and 1 tablespoon cheese)

Ingredients

  • 1 (9-ounce) package fresh linguine
  • 4 bacon slices
  • 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 (6 1/2-ounce) cans minced clams, drained
  • 1 (8-ounce bottle) clam juice
  • 1/4 cup (1 ounce) preshredded fresh Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain.

While pasta cooks, place bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, and cook until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, and crumble. Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings in pan. Add garlic and basil; sauté for 30 seconds. Add bacon, lemon juice, and the next 4 ingredients (lemon juice through clam juice); cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Combine the pasta and clam mixture, and toss well. Sprinkle with cheese.

Note:

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Nutritional Information

Amount per serving
  • Calories: 290
  • Calories from fat: 24%
  • Fat: 7.7g
  • Saturated fat: 2.8g
  • Monounsaturated fat: 1.7g
  • Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Carbohydrate: 21.7g
  • Fiber: 1.3g
  • Cholesterol: 97mg
  • Iron: 26.9mg
  • Sodium: 415mg
  • Calcium: 190mg
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