Cheesy Linguine with Clams

How to make Cheesy Linguine with Clams Recipe - If your kid doesn’t dig clams, no worries. This pasta tastes just like noodles and butter the clams are shelled and blend right in!

Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients:

½ pound dried linguine

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 dozen shucked clams, finely chopped

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon dried thyme, crushed

¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese, and more for garnish Chopped fresh parsley

Method:

1 Cook linguine according to the package directions; drain and set aside.

2 Meanwhile, heat oil on medium in a large skillet. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds. Toss in clams; cook until heated. Mix in pasta, salt, and thyme. Stir in cheese. Transfer to bowls. Top with more cheese and parsley.

Nutrition per serving: 395 calories; 21g protein; 14g fat (3g saturated fat); 45g carbohydrate; 2g fiber; 142mg calcium; 12mg iron; 312mg sodium.

nutrition note:

Fresh clams contain the most iron of any food; just one supplies about 2 milligrams of the mineral.

Cheesy Linguine with Clams