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Linguine in Creamy Clam Sauce

Linguine in Creamy Clam Sauce

  • 30 Minutes Prep 30 Minutes Total
  • 4 Servings
  • 690 Calories per Serving
Toss this easy creamy clam sauce with linguine for a 30-minute weeknight meal.

Ingredient List

  • 12 oz uncooked linguine (from 16-oz package)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/3 cup Progresso™ panko crispy bread crumbs
  • 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ white clam sauce with garlic & herb
  • 1/3 cup dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Preparation

  1. In 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, cook linguine as directed on package; drain.
  2. Meanwhile, in 8-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add bread crumbs; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until browned. Remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan cheese, lemon peel and 1 tablespoon of the basil; set aside.
  3. Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat until hot. Stir in garlic and onion; cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in clam sauce, wine, whipping cream and pepper flakes. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to blend flavors. Add linguine and remaining 1 tablespoon basil; toss to coat. Transfer pasta to serving platter; sprinkle with bread crumb mixture.

Tips

  • Serve with your favorite garlic toast and Italian tossed salad.
  • Fresh chopped Italian (flat-leaf) parsley may be substituted for the fresh basil in this recipe.

Nutrition Information

Servings: 4
Serving size: 1 Serving
Amount per serving (Calories ): 690
Nutrition Facts
Food component / NutrientAmount% Daily Value*
Total Fat27g41%
Saturated Fat11g54%
Trans Fat0g% Value not available
Cholesterol45mg15%
Sodium1280mg53%
Total Carbohydrate88g29%
Dietary Fiber4g19%
Soluble Fiber1g% Value not available
Sugars4g% Value not available
Protein22g% Value not available
Vitamin DValue not available2%
Vitamin EValue not available4%
CalciumValue not available15%
IronValue not available20%
Potassium170mg5%
ThiaminValue not available45%
RiboflavinValue not available25%
NiacinValue not available20%
Vitamin B6Value not available10%
Vitamin B12Value not available2%
Pantothenic AcidValue not available4%
PhosphorusValue not available25%
MagnesiumValue not available15%
ZincValue not available10%
ManganeseValue not available40%
SeleniumValue not available90%
CopperValue not available15%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Exchanges

  • Starch 5,
  • Fruit 0,
  • Other Carbohydrate 1,
  • Skim Milk 0,
  • Low-Fat Milk 0,
  • Milk 0,
  • Vegetable 0,
  • Very Lean Meat ½,
  • Lean Meat ½,
  • Medium-Fat Meat 0,
  • High-Fat Meat 0,
  • Fat 4&½,
  • Fruits 0c,
  • Vegetables 0c,
  • Grains 3oz-eq,
  • Meat & Beans 0oz-eq,
  • Dairy 0c,
  • Fats & Oils 2tsp

Carbohydrate Choice

  • Choices per serving6

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