Linguine with Garlicky Clams and Peas

musicmom04

i got this from cooking light's website under quick and easy. it was quick, easy, and DELICIOUS!!!
even my 5 year old loved it



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Fresh linguine from the supermarket's refrigerated section cooks quickly, so this dish comes together in a flash. Crusty bread and a tossed green salad will round out the meal.

Yield
4 servings (serving size: 1 1/2 cups pasta mixture, 2 tablespoons cheese, and 1 1/2 teaspoons basil)

Ingredients
1 (9-ounce) package fresh linguine
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
3 (6 1/2-ounce) cans chopped clams, undrained
1 cup organic vegetable broth (such as Swanson Certified Organic)
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 cup frozen green peas
1/2 cup (2 ounces) preshredded Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Preparation
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain; keep warm.

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic to pan; sauté 1 minute. Drain clams, reserving clams and 1/2 cup juice. Add reserved clam juice, broth, wine, and pepper to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add clams and peas to pan; cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Add pasta to pan; toss well. Sprinkle with cheese and basil.

Nutritional Information
Calories:368 (29% from fat)
Fat:11.9g (sat 3g,mono 6.9g,poly 0.9g)
Protein:19.8g
Carbohydrate:46.5g
Fiber:4.3g
Cholesterol:24mg
Iron:1.9mg
Sodium:961mg
Calcium:166mg
Karen Levin, Cooking Light, JUNE 2007

dawnndamen

Thanks for posting this recipe. It sounds yummy!!

mello

This sounds soooooo good!!! Thanks for posting!