Kevin’s Favorite Tomatoes and Clams pasta sauce

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 0

Kevin's Favorite Tomatoes and Clams pasta sauce

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 can baby clams , drained
	1/2 cup white wine
	2 cloves garlic , minced
	1 can Contadina diced tomatoes or 2 large peeled , diced ripe tomatoes ( Italian or pasta style works well )
	dried oregano or fresh oregano
	3/4 cup black olives , pitted , sliced
	1 tablespoon olive oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

400

Sugar

Fat

11g

Kevin's Favorite Tomatoes and Clams pasta sauce is a mouth-watering Italian dish that originated in the coastal regions of Italy. Clams and tomatoes are a classic combination in Italian cuisine, and this dish showcases why. The clams bring a subtle brininess to the sauce that perfectly complements the sweetness of the tomatoes. This pasta dish is easy to cook and takes only 20 minutes to prepare. Serve it at a dinner party or make it for a weekend family meal. It is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

Instructions

1.	In a large pot bring salted water to a boil.
2.	In a medium-sized pan over medium heat, heat up the olive oil, and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
3.	Add the white wine and let it cook for about 3 minutes.
4.	Then, add the canned tomatoes, clams, oregano, and olives. Stir the ingredients together. The sauce will be ready in approximately 10-12 minutes.
5.	Boil the pasta according to the instructions on the package. Drain the pasta, pour the sauce on top, and then mix it all together.
6.	Serve on a plate or a pasta bowl and garnish with chopped parsley or grated parmesan cheese.

PROS

Kevin’s Favorite Tomatoes and Clams pasta sauce is a quick and easy dish to cook.

The combination of clams and tomatoes gives a unique flavor to the sauce.

It is a perfect pairing with pasta, especially spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccine.

This pasta dish is also relatively healthy, with clams being low in calories and high in protein.

CONS

Although this dish is relatively healthy, it does have a high sodium content due to the canned clams and olives.

Also, some people might find that the sauce is too salty or briny for their taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Clams are an excellent source of protein, iron, and vitamin B12. They are also low in calories and fat.
The tomatoes used in this recipe are rich in lycopene, which has been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease and cancer.
Olives contain monounsaturated fats, which are considered heart-healthy.