SUMMER PASTA SALAD WITH CLAMS

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We absolutely love a summer pasta salad. A great dinner for two or a side salad for four, this is a great way to enjoy clams when you don't want a chowder. You can use fresh clams if you like, I use canned with no apologies! It's less messy...

Provided by Shes a Moser Girl

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 40m

Yield 3 quarts, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 minced garlic cloves
16 ounces pasta, about the size of the clams
1 -2 small zucchini, diced
2 (10 ounce) cans clams, undrained
1 tablespoon parsley, fresh, chopped
1 tablespoon basil, fresh, chopped
1 -2 tomatoes, diced
1 lemon, juice and zest
salt and pepper
1 dash cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon chives, chopped for garnish

Steps:

  • Cook a box of pasta, drain and set aside. I choose to use a pasta that is similar in size to the clams.
  • Add olive oil to a hot dutch oven or a pan large enough to hold all ingredients. Add onion and cook until translucent.
  • Add the diced zucchini and garlic cooking until zucchini is nicely browned, stir frequently.
  • Add clams with liquid, parsley and basil. Turn off heat. Add tomato, lemon zest and juice. Add pasta to mixture. Mix well and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.1, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 31.8, Sodium 60.7, Carbohydrate 64.3, Fiber 4, Sugar 2.8, Protein 22.7

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