2-2 1/2lbLittle Neck Clams, washed and scrubbed clean
3/4cup white wine
1/2cupchopped parsley
5clovesgarlic
1/2tspred chili pepper flakes
1tbsplemon juice + zest of the lemon
salt and pepper
1/2cuppasta cooking water
Instructions
Set water to boil in a large pot for pasta. Wash and scrub the clams. Discard any that are open. Chop the parsley and mince the garlic. Zest one lemon and reserve a tablespoon of lemon juice.In a large pan heat up some olive oil, add garlic, parsley and red chili pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds then add the white wine and the clams. Season with salt and pepper and cover and cook until the clams open, about 4-5 minutes. Cook the pasta while the clams are cooking. After clams have cooked for about 5 minutes check them and discard any that didn't open. Add the lemon juice, drain the pasta but reserve a little bit of pasta water first, about 1/2-3/4 cup. Toss the pasta with the clams and add some pasta water to help create a nice sauce. Add the lemon zest and check for seasoning before serving. Enjoy!
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