By Mayo Clinic Staff
Dietitian's tip:
Clams are an excellent source of vitamin B-12 and iron and a good source of selenium. To preserve their texture, don't overcook clams. Add them to the sauce just before serving.
Number of servings
Serves 6
- Diabetes meal plan
- DASH diet
- Low-sodium
- Heart-healthy
- Weight management
- Low-fat
- Kidney diet
Ingredients
- 10 ounces (about 5 cups) uncooked fettuccine
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- 2 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 2 cans (4 ounces each) clams, drained
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
Fill a large pot 3/4 full with water and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente (tender), about 8 minutes, or according to the package directions. Drain the pasta thoroughly.
In a large saucepan, add the garlic, tomatoes, corn, wine, olive oil and basil. Cover and bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat and add the clams and pasta. Toss gently to coat. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.
Nutritional analysis per serving
Serving size: About 1 1/2 cups
- Total fat 4 g
- Calories 316
- Protein 18 g
- Cholesterol 19 mg
- Total carbohydrate 52 g
- Dietary fiber 3 g
- Monounsaturated fat 2 g
- Saturated fat 0.5 g
- Trans fat Trace
- Sodium 147 mg
- Added sugars 0 g
- Protein and dairy 1
- Vegetables 1
- Carbohydrates 3
- Grains and grain products 3
- Meats, poultry and fish 2
- Vegetables 1
- Meat and meat substitutes 2
- Nonstarchy vegetables 1
- Starches 3
Show References
- Mayo Clinic, University of California-Los Angeles, and Dole Food Company, Inc. Encyclopedia of Foods: A Guide to Healthy Nutrition. San Diego, Calif.: Academic Press; 2002:319.
Original article: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/recipes/fettuccine-with-clams-basil-tomato-corn-and-garlic/rcp-20049777