SUMMER PASTA SALAD WITH CLAMS

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We absolutely love a summer pasta salad. A great dinner for two or a side salad for four, this is a great way to enjoy clams when you don't want a chowder. You can use fresh clams if you like, I use canned with no apologies! It's less messy...

Provided by Shes a Moser Girl

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 40m

Yield 3 quarts, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 minced garlic cloves
16 ounces pasta, about the size of the clams
1 -2 small zucchini, diced
2 (10 ounce) cans clams, undrained
1 tablespoon parsley, fresh, chopped
1 tablespoon basil, fresh, chopped
1 -2 tomatoes, diced
1 lemon, juice and zest
salt and pepper
1 dash cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon chives, chopped for garnish

Steps:

  • Cook a box of pasta, drain and set aside. I choose to use a pasta that is similar in size to the clams.
  • Add olive oil to a hot dutch oven or a pan large enough to hold all ingredients. Add onion and cook until translucent.
  • Add the diced zucchini and garlic cooking until zucchini is nicely browned, stir frequently.
  • Add clams with liquid, parsley and basil. Turn off heat. Add tomato, lemon zest and juice. Add pasta to mixture. Mix well and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.1, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 31.8, Sodium 60.7, Carbohydrate 64.3, Fiber 4, Sugar 2.8, Protein 22.7

Samantha Kabatay
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I made this pasta salad for a picnic and it was a big hit. It's the perfect dish to take to a potluck or summer gathering.


AnasMD Anas
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This pasta salad is a great way to get your kids to eat seafood. My kids love the clams and they always ask for seconds.


Sundas Tanoli
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I've made this pasta salad several times and it's always a hit. I love that it's so easy to make and that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Whitney Asare
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This pasta salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. The clams add a nice briny flavor that really makes this dish stand out.


Dwayne Walton
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I've made this pasta salad several times and it's always a hit. I love that it's so easy to make and that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Gart Nigbor
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This pasta salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Hari Prasad Lamsal
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I made this pasta salad for a picnic and it was a big hit. It's the perfect dish to take to a potluck or summer gathering.


Zanele Princess
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This pasta salad is a great way to get your kids to eat seafood. My kids love the clams and they always ask for seconds.


Duduzile Zilindile
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I've made this pasta salad several times and it's always a hit. I love that it's so easy to make and that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


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This pasta salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. The clams add a nice briny flavor that really makes this dish stand out.


Hamza Nawaz
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I loved this pasta salad. The clams were cooked perfectly and they didn't have a fishy taste.


Raja Hammad 420
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This pasta salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.


Vishmitha A
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I made this pasta salad for my family and they all loved it. My kids especially loved the clams. They said they tasted like little pieces of candy.


Raymond Elizondo
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover clams. I always have a few clams left over after making clam chowder, and this is the perfect way to use them up.


SAJAL CHANDRA SUTRADAR
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I've made this pasta salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for summer gatherings because it's light and refreshing.


Muhammad khurram Abbas
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I'm not a big fan of clams, but I loved this pasta salad. The dressing was so good that it made me forget all about the clams.


jamiu Ibrahim
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This is my new favorite pasta salad recipe. It's so easy to make and the results are amazing. The clams add a briny flavor that really takes this dish to the next level.


Diego Ramos
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I made this pasta salad for a potluck and it was a big success. Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The clams were especially delicious.


Angela Welhouse
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This pasta salad was a hit at my summer party! The clams were cooked perfectly and the dressing was light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.