Asparagus, Shrimp & Penne in White Clam Sauce

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 486.0
  • Total Fat: 11.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 194.2 mg
  • Sodium: 788.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 61.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.6 g
  • Protein: 33.4 g

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Introduction

I was looking for a lower calorie lunch option. This is quick and tastes fabulous. My calculations put the calories in this to be 350 per serving. I don't know why SparkRecipes is WAY higher. Enjoy! I was looking for a lower calorie lunch option. This is quick and tastes fabulous. My calculations put the calories in this to be 350 per serving. I don't know why SparkRecipes is WAY higher. Enjoy!
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    4 Tbsp butter
    1 bunch Asparagus, trimmed & cut into 1" pieces
    2 teas minced garlic (I use jarred)
    2 Tbsp dried parsley
    3-6.5 oz cans chopped clams w/ juice
    14 oz peeled, thawed shrimp
    16 oz Penne pasta, cooked
    1/2 c Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook pasta as directed on package.

Meanwhile, melt butter in sauce pan. Add garlic and asparagus and cook until asparagus is slightly tender. Add parsley, clams with juice and shrimp and bring just to boiling to heat through.

Add clam sauce to drained pasta and stir in Parmesan cheese or sprinkle on top.

Calories - 350
Total fat - 11.2
Sat. fat - 6
Cholest. - 162.3
Sodium - 1073.7
Carb. - 35.7
Fiber - 2.7
Sugars - 2.2
Protein - 26.8

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MACGREGOR65.