Capellini with Spicy Red Clam Sauce

Name: Capellini with Spicy Red Clam Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 6 ounces capellini; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, sliced; 2 (6 1/2-ounce) cans chopped clams, drained, liquid reserved; 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; Chopped parsley

3 steps

Prep:5minCook:15min

Serving size is 1 1/4 cups. 5 WW points. Tip: You can use any whole-wheat pasta in place of the capellini.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 09:04:50 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories215.4 kcal (11%)

Total Fat4.7 g (7%)

Carbs34.2 g (13%)

Sugars0.1 g (0%)

Protein9.7 g (19%)

Sodium545.1 mg (27%)

Fiber1.8 g (7%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

6 ouncescapellini

2 teaspoonsolive oil

4garlic cloves

sliced

2 x 6.5 ouncecans chopped clams

drained, liquid reserved

1 x 28 ouncecan diced tomatoes

1 teaspoondried oregano

½ teaspoondried thyme

¼ teaspooncrushed red pepper

parsley

chopped

Instructions

Step 1

Cook the capellini according to package directions, omitting the salt if desired; drained.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over high heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes. Add the clams with 1/2 cup of their liquid and the tomatoes, oregano, thyme, and crushed red pepper; bring to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the flavors blend and the sauce thickens, about 7 minutes.

Step 3

Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat. Remove from the heat and stir in the parsley.