How many calories are in Spaghetti with Clams and Garlic?
Spaghetti with Clams and Garlic has about 514 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Spaghetti with Clams and Garlic is a Dinner international recipe with 514 calories per serving, nutrition details, and step-by-step preparation guidance.
Calories
514 kcal
Total Time
30 min
Servings
1
Protein
28.4 g
About This Recipe
Spaghetti with Clams and Garlic is a dinner recipe with broad, cross-cultural appeal rather than roots in a single national cuisine. Dishes like this travel easily between kitchens and regions, picking up local ingredients and techniques along the way, which is why you will find so many variations built around spaghetti, garlic, and olive oil.
Like most enduring dinner recipes, this one is less about a rigid formula and more about balance. The version on this page is written for 1 serving and lands at roughly 514 calories each, so you can see exactly how it fits your day before you start cooking.
Plan for about 30 minutes from start to finish. The steps below keep the method approachable for a home cook while staying close to the flavors that make Spaghetti with Clams and Garlic worth coming back to.
Ingredients
Instructions
Take into account the time required to clean the clams.
Place the clams in a bowl, cover with water and add 1 or 2 teaspoons of salt. Let stand in the refrigerator for 2 hours, stirring from time to time.
Remove, rinse well and repeat the process. Let stand only for 1 hour.
If sand is found at the bottom, repeat. The clams should be well cleaned.
In a casserole over medium heat, heat the oil and add the chopped garlic.
After 1 minute, add the clams and wait for them to open. If any clams do not open, discard them.
Remove the clams with a slotted spoon and set aside. Also set aside the juices released by the clams when they open.
Simultaneously, boil the pasta with a little salt and cook until al dente for approximately 8-10 minutes.
In the casserole previously used, add the clam juice, drained pasta al dente, clams, chopped parsley and a little ground pepper.
Cook over medium heat for a few minutes to blend the flavors and heat.
Add salt and serve hot.
Nutrition Snapshot
Forkd Score · Limited
This recipe scores well for protein density relative to its per-serving calories.
Calories
514
Protein
28.4g
Carbs
31.5g
Fat
11.5g
Fiber
1.7g
Micronutrients
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Vegetarian
No
Vegan
No
Gluten Free
No
Dairy Free
No
Allergens
Meal Prep and Storage
Spaghetti with Clams and Garlic can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Spaghetti with Clams and Garlic has about 514 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Spaghetti with Clams and Garlic takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. That is roughly about 30 minutes of prep. Actual times vary with your equipment and how much you prep in advance.
Most ingredients in Spaghetti with Clams and Garlic can be swapped for what you have on hand. Keep substitutions in the same role, trade one vegetable for another, one starch for another, or a protein for a similar protein, so cooking times and texture stay close. Larger swaps will shift the calories and macros shown on this page.
Spaghetti with Clams and Garlic can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used. Let it cool before sealing, and keep it refrigerated rather than at room temperature.
Yes, Spaghetti with Clams and Garlic generally freezes well. Cool it completely, portion it into airtight freezer-safe containers, and freeze for up to 2 to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Reheat Spaghetti with Clams and Garlic gently until it is piping hot throughout. The microwave is quickest for single portions, while the stovetop or oven keeps the texture closer to fresh. Add a splash of water or oil if it looks dry.
Yes. Spaghetti with Clams and Garlic is written for 1 serving, and you can multiply or divide every ingredient by the same factor to scale it. Keep the ratios identical and check for doneness rather than watching the clock, since cooking times change only slightly. The calories and macros above are per serving, so they stay the same when you scale evenly.
A large skillet, saucepan, or sheet pan works well for Spaghetti with Clams and Garlic. Pick one big enough to hold the ingredients in a single layer so everything cooks evenly instead of steaming.
Spaghetti with Clams and Garlic is done when the ingredients are tender and heated through and the flavors have come together. Taste toward the end of cooking and adjust the seasoning before serving.
No. Spaghetti with Clams and Garlic is not vegetarian as written.
Spaghetti with Clams and Garlic is not reliably gluten-free as written. You can often adapt it with gluten-free swaps if needed.
Yes. This recipe includes Tree Nut. Always review ingredient labels if you are cooking for an allergy-sensitive household.
Spaghetti with Clams and Garlic can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Spaghetti with Clams and Garlic already lands in a fairly high-protein range at about 28.4 grams per serving. To push it further, add a lean protein side or slightly increase the main protein portion.
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