Ingredients
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 to 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tin flat fillet of anchovies, drained, 6 or 7 fillets
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, 4 or 5 sprigs stripped or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup clam juice or chicken stock
- 1 can (15 ounces) fancy whole baby clams
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1 pound linguini, slightly undercooked, about 6 to 7 minutes
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley leaves
- Lots of black pepper and some coarse salt
- Crusty bread, for mopping
Directions
Heat a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil, 4 turns of the pan in a slow stream, red pepper flakes, garlic and anchovies and cook until anchovies melt into the oil. Add thyme and wine. Reduce wine 1 minute. Add clam juice or stock, clam juice will give the dish a stronger clam flavor, chicken stock will give it a buttery personality. Stir in clams and lemon zest. Drain pasta. Add to skillet and toss with sauce 2 to 3 minutes, until pasta is al dente and has absorbed some of the sauce and flavor. Add parsley, pepper and salt, to your taste and serve with bread for mopping up remaining juices.
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By rjbno_7838426
Aurora, OH
on January 14, 2012
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Another reason to love Rachel Ray's cooking....this recipe just rocked my family!
By MrsSaritahP
Bronx, NY
on December 13, 2011
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Loved it, quick, simple, and the end result was a delicious.
By Sandra M
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on December 09, 2011
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Delish! Used the Clam broth from the can of baby clams and let the sauce reduce a little before finishing the pasta in the broth. Also folded in a pad of butter at the end to make the sauce a little thicker and richer. So Good. I like spicy, but I'll half the red pepper next time as I prefer this dish a little milder. This one is definitely going in the recipe box.
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