Speedy spaghetti with clams

Health score
24%
Speedy spaghetti with clams
20 min.
2
468kcal

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Are you looking for a quick and delicious meal that will transport your taste buds straight to the coast? Look no further than this Speedy Spaghetti with Clams! With a prep and cook time of just 20 minutes, it’s the perfect dish for busy weeknights or when you want to impress a special guest without spending hours in the kitchen.

This dish combines the delicate flavors of fresh clams with al dente spaghetti, all tossed together in a fragrant garlic and white wine sauce. Each bite offers a burst of savory goodness, elevated by the fresh parsley and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese that adds a delightful creaminess to this seafood classic.

Not only is this spaghetti recipe incredibly easy to make, but it's also a beautifully balanced meal, with a satisfying caloric profile that won’t leave you feeling weighed down. Enjoy it as a hearty side, a leisurely lunch, or a main course that feels both casual and gourmet. So, grab your favorite pasta, a trusty frying pan, and let’s dive into the ocean-fresh flavors of this simple yet elegant dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 175 pasta like spaghetti 
  • 260 clams 
  • tablespoon cooking wine 
  •  garlic clove crushed finely
  • handful parsley 
  • servings parmesan freshly grated

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Firstly, cook the pasta. Boil the kettle, then three-quarters fill a large pan with boiling water.
  2. Add some salt the water will seethe then coil in the spaghetti. Simmer, uncovered, for 12 mins or according to pack instructions.Meanwhile, to make the sauce, tip the clams in tomato sauce into a small pan, pour in the wine and add the garlic. Simmer for a few mins while you coarsely chop the parsley, then stir into the sauce and grind in a good amount of black pepper.
  3. Drain the spaghetti and tip into a warmed bowl.
  4. Pour in the sauce and toss well.
  5. Serve at once, with grated parmesan scattered over if you like.

Nutrition Facts

Calories468kcal
Protein22.1%
Fat18.34%
Carbs59.56%

Properties

Glycemic Index
86.5
Glycemic Load
26.9
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
18.736956565276%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
4.31mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.32mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:468.17kcal
23.41%
Fat:9.28g
14.28%
Saturated Fat:5.21g
32.54%
Carbohydrates:67.83g
22.61%
Net Carbohydrates:64.93g
23.61%
Sugar:2.67g
2.96%
Cholesterol:26.25mg
8.75%
Sodium:498.52mg
21.67%
Alcohol:0.78g
100%
Alcohol %:0.67%
100%
Protein:25.16g
50.32%
Selenium:68.25µg
97.5%
Manganese:0.86mg
43.13%
Vitamin B12:2.56µg
42.73%
Phosphorus:417.14mg
41.71%
Calcium:387.26mg
38.73%
Vitamin K:33.46µg
31.87%
Magnesium:65.48mg
16.37%
Zinc:2.21mg
14.71%
Copper:0.28mg
14.04%
Fiber:2.9g
11.59%
Iron:1.88mg
10.43%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
9.72%
Vitamin A:461.42IU
9.23%
Vitamin B6:0.18mg
8.9%
Vitamin B3:1.69mg
8.43%
Potassium:256.21mg
7.32%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.56%
Vitamin B5:0.56mg
5.62%
Folate:21.99µg
5.5%
Vitamin C:3.13mg
3.79%
Vitamin E:0.31mg
2.07%