Spaghetti with Arugula & Clam Sauce

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Canned clams are a great ingredient to have on hand for a fast dinner. Plus, their juices amp up the flavor of this sauce. Look for cans with certification from the Marine Stewardship Council for the most sustainable choice.

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As EatingWell's former Senior Food Editor, Devon handled all things weeknight dinner and fast meal solutions. She also worked in the EatingWell Test Kitchen developing and testing recipes and shooting how-to videos. In her current position at Allrecipes, she's focused on all the hottest food trends, new products and ideas and best hacks pertaining to cooking.

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Spaghetti with Arugula & Clam Sauce
Photo: Jason Donnelly
Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Nutrition Profile:
Nut-Free Soy-Free High-Fiber Egg-Free
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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti (see Tip)

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • ½ cup chopped onion

  • 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper

  • 1 (10 ounce) can whole clams

  • ¼ cup dry white wine

  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

  • 4 cups baby arugula

  • Grated Parmesan cheese (Optional)

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.

  2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until starting to soften, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and crushed red pepper and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add clams and their juice, wine, lemon zest and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer. Adjust heat to maintain a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half, 6 to 8 minutes.

  3. Stir in butter and salt. Add the hot pasta and toss to coat. Add arugula and toss until slightly wilted, about 1 minute. Serve with Parmesan, if desired.

Tip

Using whole-wheat gives you double the fiber of regular pasta for a more filling meal. Only 5% of the U.S. population gets the daily recommended 25 to 30 grams. This simple swap is an easy way to inch closer to that goal.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, April 2021

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

397 Calories
14g Fat
50g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 1/4 cups
Calories 397
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 50g 18%
Dietary Fiber 6g 21%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 21g 42%
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 64mg 21%
Vitamin A 557IU 11%
Sodium 460mg 20%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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