This winning combination of al dente fettuccine,
sautéed vegetables, and tender clams is sure to please
those longing for a taste of the sea. Serve with warm Ciabatta
rolls brushed with garlic butter and a salad of gourmet greens.
Fettuccine
with Vegetable Clam Sauce
- 8 tablespoons butter or
margarine, divided use
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 small zucchini, shredded
1/4 cup sliced onion
1 cup peeled, seeded and chopped tomatoes
1 1/4 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 can (10-ounce) can clams
- 1 (16-ounce) package fettuccine,
cooked according to package directions
- Melt 4 tablespoons butter
in large skillet. Add mushrooms, zucchini and onion; cook for
5 minutes or until mushrooms and onion are tender. Add tomatoes;
cook for 2 minutes. Transfer to large bowl.
- Add fettuccine, remaining
butter, cheese and cream to skillet. Cook over medium heat just
until cheese is melted.
- Toss vegetable mixture
with clams and pasta mixture. Season with salt and ground black
pepper to taste.
Makes 8 servings.