Pasta with Healthier Clam Sauce

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Description
 This simple clam sauce is lower in fat and carbs than most, while being a good source of protein and vitamin B12. It's typically spooned over pasta, but it also goes well with chips, on a tortilla, or on top of a salad. It can be served both warm and cold, and takes only a few minutes to prepare
Time
Prep Time:
10 minutes

Cook Time:
30 minutes

Total Time:
40 minutes
Cost
Total Cost:

Cost per Serving:
$3.36
Ingredients
Serving(s)
Sauce
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 1/2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 4x6.5oz cans, with juice Clams
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp Minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp Hot sauce
  • 1 tbsp Oregano, dried
  • 1 tbsp Parsley, dried
  • 1/2 cup Grated parmesan cheese
Pasta
Instructions
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  1. Cut your onion into a fine dice, and add to a medium pot with olive oil over medium heat. Cook until translucent

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  2. Add the clams (with the juice) to the pot, and cover with a lid. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and let boil for about 5 minutes

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  3. Mix in the rest of the ingredients, and let simmer for about 30 minutes (covered)

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  4. Meanwhile, cook a box of pasta according to its instructions. Mix with the clam sauce when finished simmering, and serve

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Nutrition Facts
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Servings: 4
Calories: 386
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Total Fat: 8.3g (11 %)
 Saturated Fat: 3.0g (15 %)
 Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.2g
 Monounsaturated Fat: 2.7g
Cholesterol: 41mg (14 %)
Sodium: 549mg (24 %)
Total Carbohydrate: 47.7g (17 %)
 Fiber: 7.1g (25 %)
 Net Carbs: 40.6g
 Total Sugar: 2.8g
  Added Sugar: 0.0g (0%)
Protein: 32.1g (64 %)
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Vitamin B12: 9.59mcg (400 %)
Vitamin D: 0mcg (0 %)
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Calcium: 220mg (17 %)
Iron: 6.04mg (34 %)
Magnesium: 63mg (15 %)
Potassium: 513mg (11 %)
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Glycemic Index:
41.5

Glycemic Load:
16.5