Clam Sauce

Ingredients

• Black pepper - To taste
• Salt - To taste
• Red pepper flakes - 1/2 teaspoon
• Parsley - 1/4 cup, chopped
• White wine - 1 cup
• Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
• Olive oil - 3 tablespoons
• Clams - 2 pounds, fresh
• Spaghetti - 12 ounces

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions.
2. While the spaghetti is cooking, clean the clams by scrubbing them under cold water to remove any dirt or sand.
3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4. Add the clams to the skillet and pour in the white wine. Cover the skillet and cook until the clams open, about 5-7 minutes. Discard any clams that do not open.
5. Once the clams have opened, remove them from the skillet and set aside. Keep the skillet with the cooking liquid on the heat.
6. Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the cooking liquid and toss to coat the pasta in the sauce.
7. Add the chopped parsley and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Toss again to combine.
8. Divide the spaghetti and sauce among serving plates and top with the cooked clams.
9. Serve hot and enjoy!