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Mussels and Clams Marinara

You can make the sauce ahead of time, but cook the shellfish and pasta right before serving for best results.

Serves 6
Ready in 30 mins
Prep time 15 mins
Cooking time 15 mins
345 calories per serving

Ingredients

> 8 ounces uncooked whole-wheat pasta
> 2 tablespoons olive oil
> 1 cup chopped onion
> 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
> 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
> 2 cups canned no-added-salt diced tomatoes
> 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
> 1 lb whole fresh mussels
> 1 lb whole fresh clams
> 1/2 cup white wine
> 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
> 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves (or 1 tablespoon dried parsley)
> 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps

1
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain and keep warm.
2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic for 2–3 minutes. Add pepper flakes, tomato and oregano. Cook for 2–3 minutes.
3
Add mussels, clams and wine. Cover and simmer for 2 minutes, until mussels and clams start to open.
4
Add broth, parsley and lemon juice. Cover and continue to simmer for 2–3 minutes until cooked through.
5
Serve mussels with sauce over pasta. Discard any clams or mussels that do not open.

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