Linguine Alle Vongole

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Inspect the clams and scrub them under cold running water. Discard any with broken shells or any open clams that do not close when tapped.

2. Step 2

   Combine the water and salt in a large pot and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.

   Timer: 10 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 20.0 gr Salt, 3000.0 ml Water

   Cookware: large pot

3. Step 3

   Add the linguine and cook until about 2 minutes short of al dente. Reserve 120 ml pasta water, then drain the linguine.

   Timer: 8 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 400.0 gr Linguine

   Cookware: colander, large pot

4. Step 4

   Meanwhile, warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and crushed chili, and cook until fragrant without browning the garlic.

   Timer: 1 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 60.0 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 12.0 gr Garlic, 1.0 gr Red Chili Pepper

   Cookware: large skillet

5. Step 5

   Pour in the wine, increase to high heat, and simmer until slightly reduced.

   Timer: 2 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 120.0 ml dry white wine

   Cookware: large skillet

6. Step 6

   Add the clams, cover, and cook over high heat until the shells begin opening and the clam meat is opaque.

   Timer: 4 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 1200.0 gr Clam

   Cookware: large skillet, lid

7. Step 7

   Uncover and transfer each opened clam to a bowl with a slotted spoon. Continue cooking for up to 3 minutes, then discard any clams that remain closed.

   Timer: 3 min (fixed)

   Cookware: bowl, large skillet, slotted spoon

8. Step 8

   Add the drained linguine and reserved pasta water to the skillet. Toss over medium heat until the sauce lightly coats the pasta.

   Timer: 2 min (fixed)

   Cookware: large skillet, tongs

9. Step 9

   Return the opened clams to the skillet, add the parsley and black pepper, and toss just until everything is hot. Serve immediately.

   Timer: 1 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 2.0 gr Black Pepper, 20.0 gr Flat-Leaf Parsley

   Cookware: large skillet, tongs