Asparagus, Shrimp & Penne in White Clam Sauce
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
View full nutritional breakdown of Asparagus, Shrimp & Penne in White Clam Sauce calories by ingredient
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
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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.
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.