READY IN 35 mins

Whole Wheat Pasta with Smoked Clams and Fiddleheads

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"Fiddleheads give this dish nice texture and lots of visual appeal. Make sure to boil them a minimum of 10 minutes, as there is a history of undercooked fiddleheads leading to unpleasant endings to an otherwise nice evening. The smoked clams add a unique flavor." — donnacim

Directions

Place the fiddleheads into a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. The water will turn brown. Drain, and set aside.
While the fiddleheads are boiling, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the spaghetti, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the garlic until fragrant, then stir in the smoked clams. Stir in the drained fiddleheads, white wine, and salt. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Toss with spaghetti, and serve with Parmesan cheese.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 25 mins
READY IN 35 mins

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Feb 09, 2012

This was delicious! I couldn't find fiddleheads so I used broccoli, about 2 1/2 cups chopped, and I used margarine instead of olive oil. I doubled the amount of garlic and wine.

—kellieann

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Nutrition

Calories
375 kcal
19%

Carbohydrates
42 g
14%

Cholesterol
26 mg
9%

Fat
15.6 g
24%

Fiber
6.4 g
26%

Protein
18.8 g
38%

Sodium
408 mg
16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Whole Wheat Pasta with Smoked Clams and Fiddleheads

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 375
Calories from Fat: 140

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.6g 24 %
** Saturated Fat 3.2g 16 %
Cholesterol 26mg 9 %
Sodium 408mg 16 %
Potassium 378mg 11 %
Total Carbohydrates 42g 14 %
** Dietary Fiber 6.4g 26 %
Protein 18.8g 38 %
** Sugars 2.1g
Vitamin A 23 %
Vitamin C 26 %
Calcium 15 %
Iron 108 %
** Thiamin 17 %
Niacin 54 %
** Vitamin B6 12 %
Magnesium 22 %
** Folate 10 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.