Spaghetti with Clams

1. 1

   Put a large pot of water on to boil and salt it well.

2. 2

   Drop the pasta into the boiling water and get to work on the sauce: Put the olive oil in a wide skillet or saute pan over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   After a minute, add the garlic and cook it, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes, until it's deeply golden but not yet browned.

4. 4

   Add the red pepper flakes.

5. 5

   Then add the clams and reserved clam juice and turn the heat down to medium-low.

6. 6

   Let them simmer for 4 minutes or so until the pasta is ready.

7. 7

   Pull the pasta from the heat a minute or so earlier than its package indicates, drain it well, and put it on a large platter.

8. 8

   Pour the clam sauce over the pasta and sprinkle with a pinch of salt and chopped parsley.

9. 9

   Finish with lots of freshly ground black pepper at the table.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.