Spaghetti Vongole

Use the smallest, freshest clams you can find. The quality of the clams will "make or break" this dish.

Ingredients

Clams
Olive oil
White wine
Garlic
Flat leaf parsley
Spaghetti or linguine

Directions

Put a large pot of water on the stove to boil. Once the water is boiling rapidly, cook the pasta. In the mean time ...

1. Soak the clams in a large bowl of cold water for about an hour. Keep changing the water until it is clear. The clams will spit out sand. If the outside of the shell is dirty, scrub the clams with a brush.
2. Heat 3/4 cup of olive oil in a large pan
3. Add 3/4 cup white wine and 6 cloves of garlic that hae been peeled and sliced
4. When the mixture is hot and bubbling, add the clams, stir, and cover the pot with a lid
5. Cook on high heat until all the clams are open, stirring often
6. Add the chopped parsley and salt and pepper, stir and cook for 1 -2 minutes more

7. Pour the clam mixture on top of your spaghetti or linguine and serve immediately

You do not need cheese for this, or any other seafood pasta