Description
Did you know that clams are a fantastic source of vitamin B12? B12 supports energy production, regulates mood, and much more. This simple clam sauce is significantly lower in added fat than most, while being a great source of protein and fiber, aided by the red lentil pasta.
Time
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Total Time:
40 minutes
Cost
Total Cost:
Cost per Serving:
$3.38
Ingredients
Serving(s)
Sauce
- 1 medium Onion
- 1/2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 4 x 6.5 oz can, with juice Clams
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 2 tbsp Minced garlic
- 2 tbsp Hot sauce
- 1 tbsp Oregano, dried
- 1 tbsp Parsley, dried
- 1/2 cup Grated parmesan cheese
Pasta
- 8 oz Red lentil pasta
Instructions
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- Cut your onion into a fine dice, and add to a medium pot with olive oil over medium heat. Cook until translucent
- Add the clams (with the juice) to the pot, and cover with a lid. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and let boil for about 5 minutes
- Mix in the rest of the ingredients, and let simmer for about 30 minutes (covered)
- Meanwhile, cook a box of pasta according to its instructions. Mix with the clam sauce when finished simmering, and serve
Nutrition Facts
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Total Fat: 8.3g (11%
11 % of Daily Value (78 g)
)
Saturated Fat: 3.0g (15%
15 % of Daily Value (20 g)
)
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.3g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.7g
Cholesterol: 41mg (14%
14 % of Daily Value (300 mg)
)
Sodium: 1022mg (44%
44 % of Daily Value (2300 mg)
)
Total Carbohydrate: 45.6g (17%
17 % of Daily Value (275 g)
)
Fiber: 7.0g (25%
25 % of Daily Value (28 g)
)
Net Carbs: 38.6g
Total Sugar: 1.5g
Protein: 32.2g (64%
64 % of Daily Value (50 g)
)
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Vitamin B12: 9.59mcg (400%
400 % of Daily Value (2.4 mcg)
)
Vitamin D: 0.0mcg (0%
0 % of Daily Value (20 mcg)
)
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Calcium: 229mg (18%
18 % of Daily Value (1300 mg)
)
Iron: 6.12mg (34%
34 % of Daily Value (18 mg)
)
Magnesium: 65mg (15%
15 % of Daily Value (420 mg)
)
Potassium: 533mg (11%
11 % of Daily Value (4700 mg)
)
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34.5
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16.1
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7.5
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