Fettuccine With Clams, Basil, Tomato, Corn And Garlic

Recipe Ingredients

10 oz	284g	Fettuccine (dry) - see * Note
2		Drained clams - (4 oz ea)
2 tablespoons	30ml	Minced garlic
2 tablespoons	30ml	Tomatoes - seeded, chopped (large)
2 cups	125g / 4.4oz	Fresh or frozen corn kernels
1/2 cup	118ml	White wine
1 tablespoon	15ml	Olive oil
4 tablespoons	60ml	Chopped basil
		Salt - to taste
		Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste

Recipe Instructions

* Note For a different taste try a flavored pasta; spinach, garlic, tomato.

Combine garlic, tomatoes, corn, wine, oil and basil in a large pot. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and add clams. Keep warm.

Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil. Add pasta and stir to separate noodles. Cook about 8 minutes or until al dente. Drain. Add to the clam mixture and toss. Serve immediately and season to taste with salt and pepper.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Nutritional Analysis Per Serving: Calories 265; Fat (grams) 4; Percent calories from fat 14; Percent polyunsaturated 3; Percent saturated 3; Percent monounsaturated 8; Cholesterol (milligrams) 45; Sodium (milligrams) 26; Protein (grams) 11; Carbohydrate (grams) 46; Fiber (grams) 2.

Source:
Mayo Clinic's Virtual Cookbook at http://www.mayohealth.org

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