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Spaghetti with Clams and Zucchini

Spaghetti with Clams and Zucchini - easy spaghetti pasta with clams and zucchini, white wine, olive oil, butter and garlic. Weeknight dinner is ready in 20 mins.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 337 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 - 2 lbs (750g-1kg) manila clams or little neck clams
  • 8 oz (230g) Spaghetti
  • 1/2 lb (250g) zucchini
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup white wine or Japanese cooking sake
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 3 dashes ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Instructions

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  1. Soak the clams in salted water for 10 minutes. Scrub the surface, then rinse them with cold water a few times until the water runs clear. Drain and set aside.
  2. Cook the pasta al dente according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  3. Trim the ends of the zucchini. Cut it into rounds, then slice the rounds in half.
  4. Heat a skillet with olive oil and melted butter, using up to 4 tablespoons of butter for the best results. Sauté the garlic until it turns light brown, then add the clams and stir a few times before adding the white wine. As soon as the clams start to open, add the zucchini, salt, ground black pepper, and lemon juice. Stir and cook until all the clams have opened.
  5. Transfer the spaghetti to the skillet and stir to combine well with the clams. Add the chopped parsley and mix thoroughly. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Serving 4people Calories 337kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 593mg (25%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 337

% Daily Value*

Serving 4people
Calories 337kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 593mg 25%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.