Spaghetti and Clams

Ingredients

• 8 ounces whole wheat spaghetti
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
• 2 pounds littleneck or Manila clams, scrubbed
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

1. 1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water before draining. Drain pasta and set aside.
2. 2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
3. 3. Add clams, crushed red pepper, lemon juice, and 1/2 cup cooking water; stir gently to combine. Cover and simmer until clams open and release their juices, about 6 minutes. Use tongs to transfer clams to a bowl.
4. 4. Add cooked pasta and parmesan to the skillet with sauce. Cook, tossing, 3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Divide into 4 shallow bowls and serve.
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