Linguine with Clams (Linguine con le Vongole)

Ingredients for Linguine with Clams (Linguine con le Vongole)

• 3 tablespoons kosher or coarse sea salt

• 450g linguine

• 12 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

• 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

• 450g New Zealand cockles or 24 Manila or littleneck clams, scrubbed

• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

• 240ml dry white wine

• 1 (400g) can whole San Marzano tomatoes in juice, juice reserved and tomatoes coarsely chopped

• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped

How to make Linguine with Clams (Linguine con le Vongole)

In large pot over moderately high heat, combine 7.6L of water to boil and salt. Bring to boil, then add linguine and cook to 1 minute short of al dente according to package directions (pasta should still be quite firm).

Meanwhile, in large sauté pan over moderately high heat, heat 90ml extra- olive oil until hot but not smoking. Add garlic and sauté until just golden, about 30 seconds. Add clams and 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes and sauté 1 minute. Add wine, tomatoes and juice, and 1/2 cup parsley and simmer, uncovered, just until clams open, 7 to 8 minutes.

Reserve 120ml cooking water, then drain linguine and add to pan. Simmer, tossing occasionally, until linguine is just tender, about 1 minute. If necessary, add some of reserved cooking water to keep moist. Remove from heat. Add remaining 2 tablespoons parsley, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and extra-virgin olive oil, tossing to coat. Transfer to serving dish and serve immediately.

Disclaimer

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