Baby Clam Scampi spaghetti (alle vongole)

Ingredients

baby clam scampi

Fettucine noodles are an excellent alternative if you are making a heavier meal with thicker sauce

1 pound angel hair pasta (or Fettuccine)

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter

5 garlic cloves minced or pre-minced garlic to taste

1/2 teaspoon salt (I sprinkle Kosher\Sea salt on when serving)

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

2 (10-ounce) cans whole baby clams, drain juice into pasta water

1 tablespoon lemon juice (to taste)

Directions

Cook the linguine according to the package directions (al dente) in the clam juice; drain.

Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in the garlic, salt, and pepper and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the garlic is tender. Stir in the clams, and lemon juice; cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until heated through

Serve with garlic bread or EVOO on a bread dipping plate with Italian seasoning and minced garlic. Try my bread dripping\ Italian Dressing Recipe.

Basil, parsley, dried chili’s and some white wine are a killer addition to the sauce.