How to Cook Linguine with Clams

Instructions

• 1

  The first thing you need to do is to arrange all the utensils and ingredients in line to make things easier for you. First, take a large pot and put 8 quarters of water to it. On high heat, let this water boil and don’t forget to add a very small amount of salt to the pot. Let it boil for a boil and only then add linguine to it.
• 2

  After adding the prescribed amount of linguine to it, cook the pot for approximately 1 minute short of al dente as mentioned on the package. Do not forget that pasta should remain firm.
• 3

  Now, take a large sauté pan and add 6 tablespoons extra-olive oil to it. Heat it up over high heat and do not remove it until it is very hot but not smoking. Add garlic and sauté and wait until it is golden. It will take around half a minute so you need to be prepared.
• 4

  Now add clams and red pepper to the pan and let it sauté for a minute or two. Now is the time to add wine to it and don’t forget to add tomatoes and juice to the pan. Also add 1/2 cup parsley and simmer, and let it stay uncovered.
• 5

  Put 1/2 cup of cooking water aside then drain linguine before you add it to the pan. After adding, simmer and toss it occasionally. Wait until linguine is tender. Now remove the pan from heat and add the remaining 2 tablespoons parsley and 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes and extra-virgin olive. Now you can transfer it to the serving dish and enjoy your linguine with clams.