Linguine with White Clam Sauce
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound linguine or Gluten Free pasta
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves smashed
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 dozen littleneck clams
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup clam juice or chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh Basil
Instructions
- Step 1
- Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil; add pasta and cook, stirring often, until al dente. Drain in a colander.
- Step 2
- Heat extra-virgin olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add garlic and crushed red pepper and stir until fragrant . (Do not brown garlic) 1 to 2 minutes. Add littleneck clams, wine and juice. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until clams open, 6 to 8 minutes. (Remove each clam with tongs as it opens and discard those that do not open.) Transfer open clams to each of 4 shallow bowls.
- Step 3
- Add linguine to clam cooking liquid and toss well. Transfer pasta to each bowl on top of clams. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley right before serving. Grated Parmesan Cheese Optional
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