Linguine with Clam Sauce

Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Linguine Pasta 
• 9.5 oz Baby Clams in Natural Juice, drained-RESERVE JUICE!
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 lemon, zested
• 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive OIl
• 1/2-1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
• 1.5 tsp dried Thyme leaves
• salt to taste 
• black pepper to taste
• 4 tbsp parsley, chopped
• Crusty Bread for dipping

1. In a large stock pot, boil at least a gallon of water for pasta and cook linguine for 7-9 minutes.
2. In a large saucepan heat the oil over medium heat and add the red pepper flakes and garlic.
3. Add thyme and wine, reduce wine for about a minute.
4. Add juice drained from the clams and then stir in the clams and lemon zest.
5. Add pasta to clam sauce and stir for a few minutes until combined, adding salt and pepper to taste.
6. Plate pasta with sauce, sprinkle with parsley and serve with toasted baguette to soak up the sauce!

Buon Appetito!