LINGUINE WITH CLAMS AND RED PEPPERS- WEIGHT WATCHERS RECIPE - (5/5)

Linguine With Clams and Red Peppers- Weight Watchers Recipe - (5/5) image

Provided by Watty

Number Of Ingredients 10

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36 Clams or 2 cans of clams
1/2 Cup water
6 oz pasta - linguine or penne
2 TBSP olive oil
2 onions finely chopped
1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
6 garlic cloves minced
1/4 cup vegetable or chicken broth
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Pepper to taste

Steps:

Place clams and water in a large pot, cover and steam on high heat for 5 -7 minutes until clams open or if clams are from can skip this step Cook linguine according to directions and drain In a large skillet over medium heat cook oil, onions, bell peppers and about 1/3 of garlic until onions soften about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate for later In same skillet combine the broth, clam juice and clams and remaining garlic, bring to a boil and cook stirring frequently until liquid is reduced. Stir in linguine and then sauteed vegetables and clams, cook until heated through for 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and sprinkly on the basil.