BEST LINGUINE AND CLAMS RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• Step 1: In a medium sauté pan over medium heat, heat 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil. Add 4 large, smashed garlic cloves and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Cook until the garlic is golden brown in color, but not burnt.
• Step 2: Add 25 rinsed and scrubbed littleneck clams and 1/4 cup pinot grigio. Cover the pan with a lid. Cook 5 to 6 minutes, shaking pan occasionally. At this point, the shells of the clams should be open. If not, discard any unopened clams. Remove the pan from heat.
• Step 3: Remove the clam meat from shells and return the meat to the pan, set over medium heat, along with a pinch of oregano and 2 teaspoons coarsely chopped Italian parsley. Add 5 ounces al dente linguine and toss to combine and heat through.
• Step 4: Divide the pasta between two serving bowls. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with red pepper flakes and parsley.

Steps:

• Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl. Add the butter and parsley and toss until coated. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Sauce: In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring frequently, until soft, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until aromatic. Add the wine and simmer until the liquid has reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Stir in the broth, red pepper flakes, clams and mussels. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid and cook until all the shellfish have opened, about 5 to 8 minutes. Discard any unopened shellfish.
• Using tongs, remove the shellfish from the pan and reserve. Season the cooking liquid with 2 teaspoons of salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Pour the shellfish cooking liquid over the pasta and toss well. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Arrange the reserved shellfish on top of the pasta and serve.