Our adorable intern brought in a whole slew of clams yesterday from her dad's fishing company - thanks, Shannon! I wanted to make an easy dinner because I was a little pressed for time so I did a simple linguine with clams. It's delicious and easy, I just wish I'd bought some good bread to soak up the broth!
Cook linguine in well salted water until al dente. Then pour into a strainer and toss with a little olive oil so it doesn't stick together. Immediately return the pot to the burner and add olive oil, a minced garlic clove, and some red pepper flakes. Saute the garlic for about a minute (less if it starts to brown) and then add the clams, carefully so they don't crack, and a tablespoon or two of water. Put the lid on the pot and let the clams steam until they open - about 5 minutes. Once open, turn off the heat, return the noodles to the pot, and if you have it, add a fresh herb like parsley or basil. Toss it all together and serve! Easy. Make sure to have a bowl on the table to throw the shells.
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