NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

2 oz whole wheat linguine

12 oz canned chopped clams

0.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

3 cloves garlic

0.25 tsp red pepper flakes

0.25 cup fresh parsley

1 tbsp lemon juice

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

  Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the whole wheat linguine until al dente, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta water before draining.

• 2

  While the pasta cooks, heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

• 3

  Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet, sautéing for 1 minute until the garlic is aromatic and golden.

• 4

  Drain the juice from the canned clams into the skillet, reserving the clam meat for later, and simmer the liquid for 3-4 minutes to reduce slightly.

• 5

  Stir in the chopped clams, fresh parsley, sea salt, and black pepper, heating through for about 2 minutes.

• 6

  Add the cooked linguine and reserved pasta water to the skillet, tossing vigorously to coat the noodles in the savory sauce.

• 7

  Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and serve immediately.