Low Fat Vongole Pasta
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this light and flavorful Low Fat Vongole Pasta! Perfectly cooked spaghetti is tossed with tender, briny clams, a fragrant garlic and white wine sauce, and a hint of red chili for just the right amount of heat. This healthier twist on the classic Italian dish uses only a tablespoon of olive oil, making it low fat without sacrificing its signature richness and flavor. Fresh lemon juice and zest brighten the dish, while parsley adds a burst of freshness. Ready in just 35 minutes, this elegant yet simple recipe is ideal for seafood lovers looking for a quick, healthy, and satisfying meal. Serve it steaming hot with a wedge of lemon for a dinner that feels like a coastal escape!
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Ingredients
- 300 grams spaghetti
- 500 grams clams (fresh, cleaned)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 3 units garlic cloves (thinly sliced)
- 125 milliliters dry white wine
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 unit lemon (zest and juice)
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 0 to taste salt
- 0 to taste black pepper
- 120 milliliters pasta cooking water
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti until just under al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 120 milliliters (half a cup) of pasta cooking water before draining the pasta.
Step 2
While the pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat.
Step 3
Add the sliced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant and just starting to turn golden. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Step 4
Add the cleaned clams to the skillet along with the dry white wine and red chili flakes. Cover the skillet with a lid and let the clams steam for 5-7 minutes, or until they all open. Discard any clams that remain closed.
Step 5
Reduce the heat to low and add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the clams. Gently toss to combine.
Step 6
Pour in the reserved pasta cooking water, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Toss everything together, allowing the liquid to coat the pasta and create a light sauce.
Step 7
Season with salt and black pepper to taste, keeping in mind that the clams may add natural saltiness to the dish.
Step 8
Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the pasta and gently toss once more to combine.
Step 9
Serve immediately, garnished with an extra sprinkle of parsley and a wedge of lemon, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1146.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1482.3 |
| Total Fat 29.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 5.0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 335.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2940.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 133.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 5.6g | |
| Protein 148.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 566.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 148.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3623.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories