Can I use different types of pasta?

Yes, any pasta shape can work, but linguine is traditional.

How long does this take to prepare?

It's typically ready in under 30 minutes.

Not recommended, as pasta is high in carbs.

Pasta

Classic Italian dish featuring tender linguine served with a savory clam sauce and fresh herbs.

Per 100 g

290 kcal

1 cup cooked

435 kcal

(150 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
15 g / 100g	40 g / 100g	7 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 21% · Carbs 57% · Fat 22%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 cup cooked (150 g, 435 kcal) is 22% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 cup cooked takes about 106 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Linguine with Clam Sauce is number 4 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 238 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Roasted Garlic and Herb Pasta	150	5 g
Garlic Mushroom Pasta	210	6 g
Creamy Pesto Pasta	220	8 g
Linguine with Clam Sauce	290	15 g
Thai Green Curry Pasta	290	8 g
Spinach Artichoke Pasta	320	9 g

Nutrition data updated June 12, 2026.

Serving	Grams	Calories
1 cup cooked	150 g	435 kcal
100g	100 g	290 kcal

8/10

Low to moderate calories; a great source of lean protein.

Can I use different types of pasta?: Yes, any pasta shape can work, but linguine is traditional.
How long does this take to prepare?: It's typically ready in under 30 minutes.
Is it suitable for a low-carb diet?: Not recommended, as pasta is high in carbs.

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