Lighter Linguine with Clam Sauce
- 1 pound Whole-wheat Or High Fiber Linguine
- 24 ounces, weight Canned Chopped Clams
- 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
- 2 teaspoons Light Butter
- 1 Shallot, Finely Chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, Finely Minced
- 1/2 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/2 cups White Wine
- 1/2 Lemon, Juiced
- 1/2 cups Fresh Parsley, Chopped
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Oregano, Chopped
- 1/4 teaspoons Salt
- 1/2 teaspoons Pepper
- Parmesan Cheese, For Garnish (optional)
- In a large stockpot, cook linguine according to package directions.
- Set aside.
- Drain clams, reserving the clam juice for the sauce.
- In a saucepan, over medium heat, melt olive oil and light butter.
- Add chopped shallot, saute about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic crushed red pepper, continue cooking for about 1 minute.
- Add white wine, reserved clam juice and lemon juice.
- Cook another 5 minutes, stirring often.
- Add chopped clams, fresh parsley, oregano, salt and pepper.
- Cook another minute.
- Toss with the cooked linguine and serve immediately.
- Serve with Parmesan cheese (optional).
fiber, olive oil, butter, shallot, garlic, red pepper, white wine, lemon, fresh parsley, fresh oregano, salt, pepper, parmesan cheese
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/lighter-linguine-with-clam-sauce/ (may not work)