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Fettuccine with Bacon-Clam Sauce

SUBMITTED BY: Darlene Hicks

"Clams, garlic, bacon and Parmesan cheese flavor this hearty pasta dish from Darlene Hicks. It's been a favorite for years, she writes from her home in Arcata, California. A side salad and garlic bread complete the meal."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe average a 4.2 star rating.
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PREP TIME  25 Min
READY IN  25 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 4 ounces uncooked fettuccine
  • 1 (6.5 ounce) can chopped clams
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

DIRECTIONS

  1. Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, drain clams, reserving 1/4 cup juice. In a large saucepan, combine the butter, garlic, parsley, oregano, pepper, clams and reserved juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in the cream and Parmesan cheese; simmer 2-3 minutes longer or until heated through. Add bacon. Drain fettuccine; stir into sauce.

FOOTNOTE

  • Nutritional Analysis: 1 cup equals 674 calories, 37 g fat (21 g saturated fat), 172 mg cholesterol, 491 mg sodium, 47 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 39 g protein.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2008 by SunnyByrd
This recipe is good, but I did tweak it a bit. I'm giving it 4 stars because I think the idea... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 3, 2008 by Miss Molly
This was really yummy, had to substitute spaghetti instead of fettuccine. Also used 1/2 & 1/2... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2008 by Stasha
Made with triple the amount of bacon, because there is never, ever, enough bacon, half and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2008 by RenaB
This pasta is awesome!! I was looking for a recipe to use up the bacon I had and this just... MORE


 
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