This classic dish is spiced up with a hint of smoky bacon and the bite of chili flakes.
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
- 1 pound dried linguine
- 4 slices thick cut bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
- 1 tsp. chili flakes to
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh, small clams, scrubbed and rinsed well
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 2-3 Tbsp. cream
- 1/2 cup Italian parsley leaves, roughly chopped
- Salt & pepper
Preparation
- Cook the linguine in boiling, salted water until al dente and drain.
- While the linguine cooks, place bacon in a large pan and cook over medium-low heat until bacon is browned, but not burned.
- Add the garlic and chili flakes and cook for just a few seconds.
- Add the clams to the pan, stir, and then add the white wine.
- Cover the pan and cook for a couple of minutes until all the clams have opened--discard any that remain closed.
- Add the cream to the pan and cook for another minute or two.
- Remove the pan from the heat, add the linguine and parsley, and toss everything together to combine.
- Season to taste.
