Mario Batali's Linguine with Clams

One of Mario's favorite recipes!

skill level

Easy

time

1-30min

servings

4-6

cost

Contributed by : Mario Batali

This classic Italian dish is one of Mario's favorites!

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step 1

ingredients 2 tablespoons Kosher Salt

instructions In a large pot over medium high heat, combine 8 quarts of water to boil and salt.
step 2

ingredients 4 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
4 cloves Garlic (thinly sliced)
1 lb New Zealand Cockles (or 24 Manila or Littleneck Clams) scrubbed
1 tablespoon Red Pepper Flakes
1 cup Dry White Wine

instructions In a large sauté pan over medium high heat, heat 4 tablespoons olive oil until hot but not smoking. Add garlic and sauté until just golden, about 30 seconds. Add clams and red pepper flakes and saute 1 minute. Add wine and cook uncovered, just until clams open, 4-5 minutes.
step 3

ingredients 1 lb Linguine

instructions Add linguine to boiling water and cook to 1 minute short of al dente according to package directions (pasta should still be quite firm).
step 4

ingredients 1/2 bunch Italian Parsley (finely chopped to yield 1/4 cup)

instructions Reserve 1/2 cup of cooking water, then drain linguine and add to pan. Cook over high heat, tossing occasionally, until linguine is just tender, about 1 minute. If necessary, add some reserved cooking water to keep moist. Remove from heat. Add parsley, tossing to coat. Transfer to dish and serve immediately.
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