Dinner Low-Calorie Dinner Quick Low-Calorie Dinner 20-Minute Low-Calorie Dinners Linguine with Creamy White Clam Sauce 5.0 (7) 6 Reviews Ripe tomato and fresh basil give this quick recipe tons of flavor. Serve this healthy pasta dinner with crusty garlic bread and steamed green beans. By Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD See More Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 14, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Aging Low-Sodium Soy-Free High-Fiber Heart-Healthy High-Protein Egg-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts This creamy linguine dish comes together in just 15 minutes, for those busy evenings.Whole-wheat linguine provides a source of fiber and long-lasting energy.Clams from the seafood department are lower in sodium than canned clams. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 8 ounces whole-wheat linguine 1 16-ounce container chopped clams (thawed if frozen) or two 10-ounce cans whole baby clams 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, chopped ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 tablespoon lemon juice ¼ teaspoon salt 1 large tomato, chopped ¼ cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish 2 tablespoons heavy cream or half-and-half Directions Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until just tender, about 8 minutes or according to package directions. Drain. Meanwhile, drain clams, reserving 3/4 cup of the liquid. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and crushed red pepper and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the reserved clam liquid, lemon juice and salt; bring to a simmer and cook until slightly reduced, 2 to 3 minutes. Add tomato and the clams; bring to a simmer and cook for 1 minute more. Remove from heat. Stir in basil and cream (or half-and-half). Add the pasta and toss to coat with the sauce. Garnish with more basil, if desired. Tips Fresh or frozen chopped clams from the seafood department are an underappreciated convenience. Compared to canned, they have a larger clam-to-liquid ratio and are lower in sodium. If you use canned, opt for whole baby clams (they're similar in size to the ones found in the seafood department). All clams get a sustainable rating from Seafood Watch. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2016 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 421 Calories 17g Fat 52g Carbs 22g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 1 1/4 cups Calories 421 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 52g 19% Dietary Fiber 8g 28% Total Sugars 4g Protein 22g 43% Total Fat 17g 21% Saturated Fat 4g 18% Cholesterol 48mg 16% Vitamin A 683IU 14% Vitamin C 10mg 12% Folate 42mcg 11% Sodium 372mg 16% Calcium 62mg 5% Iron 5mg 28% Magnesium 92mg 22% Potassium 287mg 6% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.