Tuscan Style Capellini With Clams and Garlic

Ingredients

• 2 lbs small size clams, in shells
• 3 garlic cloves, smashed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 1/2 lb capellini or spaghetti noodles
• 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
• salt
• fresh ground pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Scrub clams under cold running water, discard any that do not close when tapped.

2. 2

   In large heavy saucepan, cook garlic and oil over medium high heat for 1 minute, add wine and clams.

3. 3

   Cover and cook until clams open (time will vary from 2 to 10 minutes depending on size of clams, discard any that do not open).

4. 4

   Meanwhile, in large pot of boiling water, cook capellini until al dente, tender but firm; drain.

5. 5

   Pour clam mixture over hot pasta and toss with parsley.

6. 6

   Season with salt and pepper to taste.