Fresh Pasta with a Spicy Clam Sauce

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped carrots
• Salt
• Crushed red pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 3 cups peeled, seeded and chopped Roma tomatoes
• 3 sprigs of fresh thyme
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano leaves
• 3 cups clam juice
• 8 dozen littleneck clams, scrubbed
• 1 pound fresh angel hair pasta
• Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup chiffonade fresh basil leaves

1. In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat.
2. Add the onions, celery, and carrots.
3. Season with salt and crushed red pepper.
4. Saute for 2 minutes.
5. Stir in the garlic and continue to cook for 1 minute.
6. Deglaze the pan with the wine and bring to a simmer.
7. Cook for 1 minute.
8. Add the tomatoes and herbs.
9. Season with salt and crushed red pepper.
10. Continue to cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
11. Stir in the clam juice and bring to a boil.
12. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes.
13. Stir in the clams, cover and continue to cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until the clams completely open their shells.
14. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
15. Add the pasta and cook until tender, about 4 to 6 minutes.
16. Remove and drain the pasta.
17. Toss with olive oil and salt.
18. In a large mixing bowl, toss the pasta with the tomato sauce and basil.
19. Season with salt and mix well.
20. Mound onto serving plates.
21. Drizzle each plate with olive oil.

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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/fresh-pasta-with-a-spicy-clam-sauce-recipe.html (may not work)