Prep 20 min ∙ Cook 12 min ∙ Makes 4 servings ∙ Difficulty Easy ∙ Source Allrecipes.com
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook pasta to al dente.
2. Add 1 Tbps of the olive oil to a saucepan, heated to medium, and add the red pepper flakes to tame the spiciness. 1-2 min.
3. Add garlic (and fresh clams if available), stir 30 seconds.
3. Combine butter, rest of olive oil, chopped clams with juice, parsley, basil, and pepper in a large saucepan. Slowly sift 3/4 tbsp of corn starch into sauce to thicken.
4. Serve warm over pasta.
5. Top with any of the following: fresh parsley, basil, black pepper, parmesan cheese, fresh squeezed lemon, crusty bread slices
Calories 878 kcal 44%
Carbohydrates 84.6 g 27%
Cholesterol 92 mg 31%
Fat 42.7 g 66%
Fiber 5 g 20%
Protein 37.2 g 74%
Sodium 190 mg 8%