Pasta with Seafood

Shrimp, scallops, and clams combined with pasta make an unbeatable low-fat meal.


Pasta with Seafood


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Prep Time: 1 hr 15 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
Servings: Makes 6 servings.
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Ingredients
 
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  • 6  ounces  fresh or frozen scallopsOn Sale
  • 1/2  pound  fresh or frozen peeled and deveined shrimpOn Sale
  • 12    small clamsOn Sale
  • 6  ounces  dried spinach spaghettiOn Sale
  • 1    yellow sweet pepper, cut into 3/4-inch piecesOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  chopped onionOn Sale
  • 2  cloves  garlic, mincedOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  instant chicken bouillon granulesOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  dried basil, crushedOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  dried oregano, crushedOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  pepperOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  cornstarchOn Sale
  • 2    medium tomatoes, seeded and choppedOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  snipped fresh parsleyOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  grated Parmesan cheeseOn Sale
  • 1  cup  waterOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  cold waterOn Sale

Directions
1.
Thaw shrimp and scallops, if frozen. Halve any large scallops. Scrub clams under cold running water. Cover clams with salted water, using 3 tablespoons salt to 8 cups cold water. Soak for 15 minutes; drain and rinse. Discard water. Repeat twice. Set aside.
2.
Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain and keep warm. In a large skillet cook clams, yellow sweet pepper, onion, garlic, bouillon granules, basil, oregano, and pepper in the 1 cup water about 5 minutes or until vegetables are nearly tender and clams have opened. Remove clams; discard any unopened shells.
3.
Stir together cornstarch and the 2 tablespoons cold water; stir into vegetable mixture. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Stir in scallops and shrimp. Cook 3 to 4 minutes more or until scallops are opaque and shrimp turn pink. Stir in tomatoes and clams; heat through. Stir in parsley. Serve over spaghetti. Serve with Parmesan cheese. Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition information
Calories 230, Total Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 84 mg, Sodium 296 mg, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 20 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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