Spiced Up Linguine with Clams

By jdwooten

Ingredients

• 12 ounces uncooked linguine
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 6 canned anchovy fillets, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/3 cup dry white wine
• 1/4 cup clam juice
• 30 littleneck clams
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Details

Preparation time 23mins
Cooking time 23mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain.
2. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add thyme, red pepper, anchovies, and garlic; cook 2 minutes. Stir in wine and clam juice. Add clams; cover and cook 4 minutes or until shells open. Remove from heat; discard any unopened clam shells. Add cooked pasta, butter, and remaining ingredients to pan; toss well.