Clam Sauce

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 cup)

Ingredients

• 3  (6 1/2-ounce) cans minced clams, undrained
• 1  tablespoon  olive oil
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/3  cups  chopped tomato
• 2  tablespoons  minced fresh parsley
• 1  teaspoon  crushed red pepper
• 1/2  cup  dry white wine
• 4  cups  hot cooked fettuccine (about 8 ounces uncooked pasta)
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh basil

Preparation

Drain clams in a colander over a bowl, reserving liquid.

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add tomato, parsley, and pepper; cook 1 minute. Add wine; cook 30 seconds. Add reserved clam liquid and pasta, tossing to coat; cook 3 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates, stirring frequently. Stir in clams and basil. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

289 (20% from fat)

Fat:

6.3g (sat 1.1g,mono 3.3g,poly 1.1g)

Protein:

9.8g

Carbohydrate:

48.5g

Fiber:

2.8g

Cholesterol:

64mg

Iron:

3.7mg

Sodium:

316mg

Calcium:

49mg