Clam Spaghetti with Garlic Butter
Clam Spaghetti with Garlic Butter pairs tender pasta with briny chopped clams in a rich butter and olive oil sauce, layered with sweet sautéed onions and fragrant garlic. Fresh parsley brightens each bite, while a shower of Parmesan adds a salty, nutty finish. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual dinner party when you want something elegant yet comforting.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Clam Spaghetti with Garlic Butter, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 76 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 33
- Metabolic
- 41
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until slightly firm. Drain.
- 2
Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in the onion and the garlic, and cook for 5 minutes, or until the onion is translucent.
- 3
Add the clams and stir frequently for 3 minutes, or until the clams are lightly browned.
- 4
Stir in the parsley, olive oil, and the reserved clam juice mixed with enough water to make 2 cups of liquid.
- 5
Increase the heat and bring to a low boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 6
Serve over pasta with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
- Calories 618.7 kcal High 31%
- Protein 22.12 g Good Source 44%
- Carbohydrate 72.02 g 26%
- Total Fat 26.33 g High 34%
- Saturated Fat 13.24 g High 66%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 62.81 mg High 21%
- Sodium 1050.92 mg High 46%
- Dietary Fiber 5.92 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 6.92 g --
- Added Sugars 4.96 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 360.08 mg Good Source 28%
- Iron 1.8 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 221.33 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 18.68 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 20.76 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Clam Spaghetti with Garlic Butter is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Chopped Clams, Diced Onion, and Dry Pasta. Each serving provides about 618.7 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Clam Spaghetti with Garlic Butter made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Chopped Clams, Diced Onion, Dry Pasta, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Clam Spaghetti with Garlic Butter?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 618.7 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Clam Spaghetti with Garlic Butter easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Clam Spaghetti with Garlic Butter healthy?
- Clam Spaghetti with Garlic Butter has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 618.7 calories and 22.12 g of protein, or 44% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1050.92 mg (46% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 13.24 g (66% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.96 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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