Garden Basket Pasta with Clam Sauce

Rating: 4.5 stars
34 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 18
  • 4 star values: 15
  • 3 star values: 1
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0

Garden fresh vegetables mingled with clams! It doesn't get any better than this!

By Star Pooley
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Ingredients

8
Original recipe yields 8 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Drain clams, reserving 1 cup clam juice; set clams aside.

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  • Heat oil in large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced onion, carrot, and garlic; saute 3 minutes; add reserved clam juice, tomatoes, bell pepper, salt, red/black pepper and bring to boil. Reduce, heat and simmer 20 minutes or until slightly thickened.

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Remove sauce from heat, stir in clams, parsley, and basil. Pour over pasta and gently toss.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
289.4 calories; 15.8 g protein; 49.1 g carbohydrates; 34.3 mg cholesterol; 200.2 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

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Steff
Rating: 4 stars
08/04/2009
this is a great recipe and even better with real clams. Use 1 lb. per person and soak the clams in cold water sprinkled with cornmeal. The clams will 'eat' the cornmeal and spit out any sand so you are cleaning the clams and also adding a built-in thickener to your sauce. Read More
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Most helpful critical review

Carrie Harrison-Ell
Rating: 3 stars
09/02/2003
I found this to be good - but slightly plain. I will make again but may serve with a less-heavy pasta such as angel hair so that the taste of the sauce stands out more. Read More
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34 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 18
  • 4 star values: 15
  • 3 star values: 1
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0
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Steff
Rating: 4 stars
08/04/2009
this is a great recipe and even better with real clams. Use 1 lb. per person and soak the clams in cold water sprinkled with cornmeal. The clams will 'eat' the cornmeal and spit out any sand so you are cleaning the clams and also adding a built-in thickener to your sauce. Read More
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(11)
Steff
Rating: 4 stars
08/04/2009
this is a great recipe and even better with real clams. Use 1 lb. per person and soak the clams in cold water sprinkled with cornmeal. The clams will 'eat' the cornmeal and spit out any sand so you are cleaning the clams and also adding a built-in thickener to your sauce. Read More
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Mary Harrison Martinson
Rating: 4 stars
08/28/2003
It was wonderfully healthy and light but not very "clammy." We could barely find the clams in all the sauce. Next time I'll double the clams and reduce the liquid (to add flavor but keep the moisture the same). Good one. Read More
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mmmdessert
Rating: 5 stars
10/24/2002
A very delicious pasta dish that is also quite low-fat! Instead of olive oil I used cooking spray. I cut the salt from 1/2 tsp to 1/4 tsp and used just a pinch of red pepper flakes instead of 1/4 tsp. I omitted the minced carrots fresh parsley and fresh basil because I did not have any. I added 2 teaspoons of dried parsley and 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano with the tomatoes. After turning off the heat I added some fresh snipped chives. I will definitely make this pasta again because it is so healthy and delicious! Read More
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MANNY729
Rating: 5 stars
04/30/2003
I really thought this recipe was wonderful! I did add real clams instead of jarred. It really added to the presentation. This is a keeper! Read More
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IMVINTAGE
Rating: 4 stars
04/05/2006
I thoroughly enjoyed this but hubby thought it was too much pasta not enough sauce. I didn't have fresh tomatoes so I chopped up a can of whole peeled tomatoes. I used a yellow red bell pepper instead of red because that's what I had. I didn't have fresh basil so I used basil in a tube (it's semi-fresh & has worked in every recipe I have tried it in...it's available in the produce department). I also didn't have fresh parsley so I used dried adding it a couple of minutes before I added the clams & basil. I added a splash of white wine (about 1/2 c.) when I added the tomatoes & used 12 oz. linguine instead of fettucine. I thought it was just perfect but to accomodate my husband next time I will decrease the pasta even more. All the accompaniments it needed was a glass of wine a fresh salad & a croissant. Read More
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CCINCO
Rating: 5 stars
04/30/2003
I don't normally bother leaving reviews for anything...but I loved this recipe so much that I had to tell everyone how awesome it is. Healthy flavourful and just enough spicyness...perfect! Also very easy to make! Read More
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JUDYTEER
Rating: 4 stars
08/28/2003
This makes alot so plan to eat it or scale down. I liked the flavors and the heat. It's nice to find flavorful low fat recipes. Read More
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DIZ♥
Rating: 5 stars
09/14/2011
There is something about fresh ingredients that make a dish refreshing. I made as written and would not change a thing. Read More
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Junebug883
Rating: 5 stars
10/03/2002
Excellent!! The flavors really blend well in this. I added a little more garlic and red pepper than the recipe called for but other than that no variations. Read More
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Carrie Harrison-Ell
Rating: 3 stars
09/02/2003
I found this to be good - but slightly plain. I will make again but may serve with a less-heavy pasta such as angel hair so that the taste of the sauce stands out more. Read More
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