Linguine with Clam Sauce

Linguine with Clam Sauce
Linguine with Clam Sauce
Usually clam sauce is loaded with cream and butter. Here, only a touch is needed in a lighter version of an old favorite.
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Italian Dairy Pasta Low Fat Low Sodium Clam Bon Appétit
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 1/2 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons dry white wine
  • 6 ounces linguine
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

Preparation Melt butter in heavy medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until translucent, about 8 minutes. Mix in clams and stir 1 minute. Add wine and bring to boil. Stir in reserved juices from clams, sour cream and parsley and simmer 2 minutes to mellow flavors. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Meanwhile, cook linguine in large pot of rapidly boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Add pasta to clam mixture in skillet. Bring to simmer, stirring constantly. Transfer to bowls and serve immediately. Per serving: calories, 490; fat, 9 g; sodium, 103 mg; cholesterol, 50 mg Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit

Preparation Melt butter in heavy medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until translucent, about 8 minutes. Mix in clams and stir 1 minute. Add wine and bring to boil. Stir in reserved juices from clams, sour cream and parsley and simmer 2 minutes to mellow flavors. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Meanwhile, cook linguine in large pot of rapidly boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Add pasta to clam mixture in skillet. Bring to simmer, stirring constantly. Transfer to bowls and serve immediately. Per serving: calories, 490; fat, 9 g; sodium, 103 mg; cholesterol, 50 mg Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit