Linguine with Clam Sauce

Ingredients

• Salt and pepper - To taste
• Parsley - 1/4 cup, chopped
• White wine - 1 cup
• Clams - 2 pounds, fresh, in shell
• Red pepper flakes - 1/4 teaspoon
• Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Linguine - 1 pound

Instructions

1. Cook the linguine according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Add the clams and white wine to the skillet. Cover and cook until the clams open, about 7-10 minutes.
4. Discard any clams that do not open.
5. Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and toss to combine with the clam sauce.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.