Also known as "Linguine con Vongole." Learn how to create a delicious authentic Italian pasta dish!

Craving a carb-heavy dish packed with garlic, parsley, and fresh littleneck clams? Whip up some linguine with white clam sauce – it’s easier than you think!

Ingredients (serves 2 people with large appetites)

• 1 box of linguine pasta
• 1 can of chopped clams
• Two dozen littleneck clams
• 6 cloves of garlic
• 5 sprigs of parsley
• 3 anchovies (optional but highly recommended!)
• 2 strips of bacon (optional for an extra hearty twist)
• Salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste

Instructions

1. Boil pasta.
2. Steam clams and reserve juice for later.
3. Heat a generous amount of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Chop garlic, parsley, and bacon and saute in the skillet.
5. Add chopped clams and anchovies (don’t be shy with the anchovies – they basically disintegrate!!)
6. Add clam juice and let simmer for 5 minutes. Season to taste.
7. Add pasta and steamed clams, and dash of parsley.
8. Voila!

Pro-tip: Make a lot because it tastes better the next day!