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Spinach And Clam Linguine

Type: Fish, Pasta, Shellfish
Courses: Main Course
Serves: 4 people

Recipe Ingredients

2 teaspoons 10mlExtra-virgin olive oil
6   Garlic cloves - minced
2   Minced clams - (6 oz ea) - drained
  = (reserve the clam liquid)
8 cups 320g / 11ozCleaned spinach leaves
1/4 teaspoon 1.3mlFreshly-ground black pepper
6 oz 170gLinguine
2 tablespoons 30mlGrated Parmesan cheese

Recipe Instructions

In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned, about 1 minute.

Add the clam liquid, spinach and pepper; toss lightly. Bring to a boil; reduce the heat and simmer, covered, stirring as needed, until the spinach is wilted, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the clams and cook, stirring as needed, until heated through, about 2 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook the linguine according to package directions. Drain and place in a large serving bowl. Immediately add the clam mixture and toss to combine. Serve, sprinkled with the cheese.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Per Serving: 287 Calories, 5 g Total Fat, 1 g Saturated Fat, 32 mg Cholesterol, 188 mg Sodium, 40 g Total Carbohydrate, 4 g Dietary Fiber, 21 g Protein, 208 mg Calcium.

Serving Provides: 2 Breads, 2 Fruit/Vegetables, 1 Protein/Milk, 1 Fat.

Points Per Serving: 5.

Source:
Simply the Best: 250 Prizewinning Family Recipes by Weight Watchers

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