Page 84 - Keep the Beat Recipes: Deliciously Healthy Dinners

linguini with clam sauce Prep time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes
a simple, yet timeless classic

12 oz whole-wheat linguini 1 In a 4-quart saucepan, bring 3 quarts of water to a
1 Tbsp olive oil boil over high heat.
1 Tbsp garlic, minced (about 2–3 cloves) 2 Add linguini, and cook according to package
1 Tbsp lemon juice directions for the shortest recommended time, about
1 C low-sodium chicken broth 9 minutes.
2 C canned whole clams, undrained 3 Heat olive oil in a large saucepan. Add garlic,
2 Tbsp fresh parsley, minced (or 2 tsp and cook gently until it begins to soften, about
dried) 30 seconds. Do not brown.
¼ tsp salt 4 Add lemon juice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
¼ tsp ground black pepper 5 Add clams, along with liquid, parsley, salt, pepper,
1 Tbsp butter and butter. Simmer just until heated through, about
1–2 minutes. Do not overcook.
6 Strain the linguini, then add the pasta to the
saucepan with the clams and mix well.
7 Divide into four equal portions (each about 2½ cups),
and serve.

Tip: Lovely served with Grilled Romaine Lettuce With Caesar Dressing (on page 105).

yield: each serving provides:
4 servings calories 476 total fiber 11 g
serving size: total fat 9 g protein 34 g
2½ C pasta saturated fat 3 g carbohydrates 66 g
cholesterol 61 mg potassium 681 mg
sodium 262 mg

70 deliciously healthy dinners