Low Carb Pasta Vongole
Elevate your seafood dinner game with this Low Carb Pasta Vongole, a fresh take on the Italian classic that swaps traditional pasta for nutritious zucchini noodles. Bursting with flavor, this dish combines tender clams, aromatic garlic, and a touch of heat from red pepper flakes, all simmered in a light white wine sauce. Juicy cherry tomatoes add sweetness, while a squeeze of fresh lemon and a sprinkle of parsley brighten the dish. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or an elegant dinner party, it’s gluten-free, keto-friendly, and ready in just 35 minutes. Dive into the vibrant taste of Italy without the carbs!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 large garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 2 pounds fresh clams in the shell
- 0.5 cup dry white wine
- 1 large lemon
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
Instructions
Using a spiralizer, create zucchini noodles from the zucchinis and set aside.
Rinse the clams under cold running water, discarding any that are open and do not close when tapped.
Dice the garlic cloves finely.
Cut cherry tomatoes in halves and set aside.
Place a large pan over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the pan, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the pan and cook for another 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
Increase the heat to high, add the clams to the pan, and pour in the white wine.
Cover the pan and allow the clams to steam for 5-7 minutes, or until all the clams have opened. Discard any clams that have not opened.
Reduce heat to medium, then add the zucchini noodles to the pan. Toss gently for about 2-3 minutes until the noodles are heated through but still firm to the bite.
Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the noodles and clams. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Roughly chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle over the dish before serving.
Transfer to serving plates, garnish with additional lemon wedges, and enjoy your low-carb Pasta Vongole!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1518 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.3 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 308 mg | 103% | |
| Sodium | 10355 mg | 450% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 102.9 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 61.4 g | ||
| Protein | 128.6 g | 257% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1069 mg | 82% | |
| Iron | 132.7 mg | 737% | |
| Potassium | 4030 mg | 86% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
