PASTA WITH CLAM SAUCE

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Rich and satisfying.

Provided by Bea Gassman

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 tablespoons butter
1 pound fettuccini pasta
½ large head broccoli, cut into florets
¾ cup butter, divided
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried parsley
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 pint heavy cream
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
2 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams, drained

Steps:

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook mushrooms and bell pepper in 2 tablespoons butter until tender. Remove from heat and set aside.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Steam broccoli in colander over pasta water, or in steamer, until bright green, 5 to 10 minutes.
Toss cooked pasta with 1/4 cup butter, Parmesan, oregano, parsley, garlic powder and black pepper. Cover and set aside to keep warm.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup butter. Dump in flour all at once and whisk until smooth. Whisk in cream and chicken broth a little at a time and cook until mixture thickens. Stir in clams and reserved broccoli, mushrooms and bell pepper. Heat through and toss with pasta. Serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 938.2 calories, Carbohydrate 70.8 g, Cholesterol 224 mg, Fat 60.6 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 36.4 g, Sodium 357.5 mg, Sugar 4.6 g