Spaghetti and Clams

4.5
(29)
19 Reviews
6 Photos

A simple, tasty, and relatively light pasta dish that can be whipped up in no time for a delicious weeknight meal or even for company. Goes great with a sprinkling of freshly grated Parmesan cheese, green salad, and good crusty bread!

Submitted by Cindy
Updated on August 8, 2022
6
6
6
6
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
Jump to Nutrition Facts
Cook Mode (Keep screen awake)

Ingredients

  • ½ pound uncooked pasta

  • ¼ cup butter

  • ½ cup chopped onion

  • 3 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped

  • 2 (8 ounce) cans chopped clams, drained with juices reserved

  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, minced

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • water

  • 1 (3 ounce) package freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

  2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in onion and garlic, and cook 5 minutes, or until onion is translucent. Add clams, stirring frequently for 3 minutes, or until clams are lightly browned. Stir in parsley, olive oil, and reserved clam juice mixed with enough water to equal 2 cups liquid.

  3. Increase heat and bring to a low boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve over pasta with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

50 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

558 Calories
28g Fat
34g Carbs
42g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 558
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28g 35%
Saturated Fat 13g 63%
Cholesterol 126mg 42%
Sodium 540mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate 34g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 42g 84%
Vitamin C 32mg 36%
Calcium 354mg 27%
Iron 33mg 181%
Potassium 793mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.