Linguine with spicy tomato and clam sauce

By stacymd23

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1/2 red onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
• 1 28 oz can chopped tomatoes, drained
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram, dvidied
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh italian parsley, dvided
• 1 lb littleneck or manila clams, scrubbed
• 8 oz linguine

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat 3 tablesspoons oil in heavy large saucepan over med heat. Add onion and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute until soft, about 4 mintues. Add crushed red pepper, stir 20 seconds. Mix in tomatoes and simmer until suace thickens, stirring frequently about 5 minutes. Season w s&p. Stir in tablespoon marjoram and 1 tablespoon parsley. Add clams to sauce. Cover and cook until clams open, about 5 minutes (discard any that don't open).

2. Meanwhile, cook linguine in large pot of boiling water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Transfer to large bowl. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and toss to cat. Pour clams and sauce over. Sprinkle with remaining marjoram and parsley