Clam Chowder Shell Pasta Recipes

QUICK TUNA AND CLAM PAPPARDELLE

Steps:

• Heat a large pot of water to a boil.
• Combine onion and butter in a large skillet; cook over medium-high heat until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add pappardelle (or egg noodles) to boiling water; cook according to package directions, drain, place in a large serving bowl.
• Meanwhile, add parsley, dill weed, capers and pepper to the onion and butter in skillet; cook 1 minute and stir in clam chowder and tuna; cook, stirring occasionally, until hot throughtout, about 5 minutes.
• Season to taste, if necessary.
• Pour over pasta; toss to coat and serve with lemon wedges.

CREAMY SEAFOOD PASTA

Steps:

• In a blender, place clam chowder, milk, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and the garlic. Blend on medium until smooth. Set aside.
• In a 5 to 6 quart dutch oven, cook pasta until aldente. Drain well.
• As the pasta drains, add oil and butter to pan and add onions and mushrooms. Cook for about 2 minutes. Add shrimp and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently until shrimp turns pink.
• Stir in all of the seasonings, except the parsley, to taste (as I said, we like it spicy so adjust to suit your family) and add soup mixture and pasta.
• Heat thoroughly, stir in parsley.
• Serve topped with extra cheese and tomatoes if desired.

CREAMY ALFREDO CLAM CHOWDER

Steps:

• IN a 4-quart pot, add 1 medium bay leaf, 1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice, 1 (15 ounce) can chicken broth, and the strained juice from one (10 ounce) can baby clams (reserve clams and set aside).
• ADD 1-2 tablespoons pre-cooked crumbled bacon, 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/4-1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning, and 1 (20 ounce) package Simply Potatoes Diced Potatoes with Onion; STIR.
• BRING mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium.
• COVER and cook for 7 minutes, or until potatoes are firm-tender.
• UNCOVER and reduce heat to medium-low; ADD 1 (24 ounce) package Simply Potatoes Traditional Mashed Potatoes, and 1 (15-16 ounce) jar traditional Alfredo sauce; BLEND well.
• STIR in the reserved clams, 2 tablespoons snipped green onions, and 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice.
• POUR 2 cups nonfat half and half in a medium bowl; WHISK in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour gradually until smooth; ADD mixture into pot while stirring constantly; STIR well.
• SIMMER uncovered, stirring as needed, about 20-25 minutes, or to desired consistency.
• REMOVE bay leaf.
• SERVE and enjoy!

CREAMY SEAFOOD PASTA

Steps:

• In 5- to 6-quart Dutch oven, cook linguine as directed on package. Drain well; return to Dutch oven and cover to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, in blender, place clam chowder, milk, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and the garlic; blend on medium speed until mixture is smooth. Set aside.
• In 12-inch nonstick skillet or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add shrimp, mushrooms and onions; cook about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until shrimp turn pink.
• Stir in pepper flakes and soup mixture; cook until thoroughly heated. Stir in parsley. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Pour over cooked linguine in Dutch oven; toss gently to coat. Top individual servings with Parmesan cheese.