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Lemon-Pesto and Clams Pasta

Prepare a green salad while the pasta is boiling and dinner is done!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces uncooked fettuccine, spaghetti, or angel hair pasta
  • 3/4 cup prepared pesto
  • 2 tsp. grated lemon zest
  • 2 cans (6.5oz each) chopped or minced clams, undrained
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice, or more to taste
  • Shredded Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions

  • COOK pasta according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, in a small dish combine 1/4 cup pesto with lemon zest. Set aside.
  • DRAIN cooked pasta in a colander leaving some moisture on pasta; do not rinse.  Leave in colander and cover with a lid to keep warm.
  • In the same pot used for pasta, heat clams and lemon juice over medium-high heat.  Simmer 2 minutes until liquid is slightly reduced.
  • REDUCE heat to low and stir in remaining 1/2 cup pesto.
  • ADD pasta to clam sauce.  Stir until heated through. Top each serving with a spoonful of lemon-pesto and pass Parmesan separately.