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Sauteed Clams with Pasta

Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 1 dozen little neck clams can also substitute cockles
  • cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled & crushed
  • 1 dried hot red pepper
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • ½ cup fresh parsley minced
  • 1 tsp garlic minced
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • lb. linguine or other long pasta

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • Wash and scrub the clams well, then dry them.
  • Heat the olive oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium to high heat.
  • Add the crushed garlic and hot pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is lightly browned.
  • Add the clams, one or two at a time, stir briefly, and
    cover.
  • Put the pasta in the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions.
  • Check the clams every minute or two; when the first one pops open(it will take just a few minutes), remove the cover and add the wine.
  • Continue to cook over medium high heat, shaking the pan occasionally.
  • When most of the clams are open, add the parsley, minced garlic, and salt and pepper.
  • Drain the pasta when it is done, put it in a warm bowl, and top it with the clams and sauce.
  • Serve the clams on the side of each plate.