STEAMED CLAMS WITH PASTA

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Steamed Clams with Pasta image

Provided by Louisa Thomas Hargrave

Categories     Pasta     Shellfish     Steam     Quick & Easy     Clam     Hot Pepper     Spring     Parsley     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound linguine
6 pounds littleneck or other small clams, scrubbed
1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper

Steps:

  • Cook linguine in pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite; drain.
  • Meanwhile, cook clams in large pot with parsley, garlic, olive oil, and red pepper. Let cook until clams open, about ten minutes.
  • Divide pasta among bowls. Top with seafood mixture and juices, discarding any clams that do not open; serve.

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