Spaghetti With Littleneck Clams And Broccoli


Course : Pasta
Serves: 1
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Ingredients:


12 ounces spaghetti

1 bunch broccoli -- cut into bite size

2 cups small florets

3 dozen littleneck clams -- scrubbed

1 cup dry white wine or imported dry vermouth

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 whole bay leaf

2 tablespoons extra vergin olive oil

2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried -- thyme
 

Preparation / Directions:


Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until almost tender. Add broccoli and cook until pasta is tender but still firm to bite and broccoli is crisp-tender. Drain. Meanwhile combine clams, wine, oregano and bay leaf in heavy large saucepan. Bring to boil. Cover and cook until clams open, shaking pan occasionally, about 8 minutes. Discard any clams that do not open. Toss pasta with oil, thyme and oregano. Season with salt and pepper. Top with clams and serve. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Makes: 4 servings Fresh-from-the-sea clams and bright green florets of broccoli make this a sophisticated and extra special entree.

 

Nutritional Information:

1437 Calories (kcal); 8g Total Fat; (4% calories from fat); 62g Protein; 287g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 188mg Sodium


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