Italians like to have a dish of pasta with clam sauce along side most of their entrees. I enjoy the Angel Hair pasta and have even eaten it for breakfast before. The clam sauce is healthy and delicious and a little bit goes a long way.
1 tsp olive oil
1/3 cup chopped onion
2 Tbsp chopped green pepper
2 garlic gloves, minced
3 cups chopped tomatoes
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
1 can 6 or 7 oz minced clams
1/4 cup parsley
8 oz. angel hair, uncooked
Directions:
1. In large skillet add olive oil, onion, green pepper and garlic and saute.
2. Stir in tomatoes, red pepper, parsley and clams. Simmer 5 to 10 minutes.
3. Cook pasta according to directions.
4. Add clam mixture to top of pasta and toss gently. Best served hot.
Health Benefits:
Loaded with antioxidants, tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, green pepper, parsley and onion. This dish is like the dynamic duo when it comes to fighting fat. It’s low in fat, low in cholesterol, low in sodium, low in sugar and low in calories. Delicious and nutritious.