Linguine With Garlicky Clams

Serves: 2

Roxane Raynor

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

48

Spice

49

Sweetness

55

Sourness

38

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.9

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1360 g

Linguine

1 cup

Olive Oil

Directions:

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil

2

Add the pasta and cook until it is tender but still firm to the bite, about 8 to 10 minutes or follow package directions

3

Meanwhile, if you are using fresh garlic, peel and mince it

4

Drain the clams

5

If you are using parsley, rinse, pat it dry, and mince it

6

About 3 minutes before the pasta is done, heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat

7

Add the garlic and cook until you get a whiff of its aroma, about 30 seconds

8

Stir in the clams and cook until they are heated through, about 1 minute

9

Add the white wine and simmer until some has evaporated, about 1 minute

10

Stir in the red pepper flakes or cayenne, add 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water (this will create a more fluid sauce), and remove the skillet from heat

11

Drain the pasta in a colander and then return to the pot, off the heat

12

Add the clam sauce, and the parsley, if you are using it mix thoroughly

13

Serve immediately